Faith leaders are accusing officials of unlawfully suppressing their religious speech at a public event, alleging discrimination and First Amendment violations.
SEATTLE — Four religious leaders and a faith-based organization have filed a federal lawsuit against Seattle officials, accusing the city of unlawfully suppressing their religious speech and assembly during a recent public event at Cal Anderson Park.
The plaintiffs, Russell Johnson, Jenny Donnelly, Her Voice Movement, Inc. (doing business as Tetelestai Ministries), Robert Donnelly and Ross Johnston, claim city officials denied permits, shut down their event and subjected them to a “heckler’s veto” — allowing hostile objectors to disrupt their gathering while the city blamed
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