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Victory for Free Speech: LUCA’s Efforts Force Policy Change in Fort Worth

September 26, 2024 Aaron rocha Comments Off

Victory for Free Speech: LUCA’s Efforts Force Policy Change in Fort Worth

LUCA (Latinos United for Conservative Action) celebrates our First Amendment win in forcing Fort Worth to overturn its unconstitutional ban on certain events held on city property simply because of disagreements with the event’s content.

Initially, the city’s management had implemented restrictions that blocked LUCA’s events, citing non-discrimination policies and incomplete paperwork as grounds for cancellation. However, we recognized the ban as politically motivated, appearing to target our conservative values. Refusing to back down, LUCA argued that these restrictions violated our First Amendment rights.

Through persistent efforts and public outcry, LUCA’s determination led Fort Worth to recognize that its policies were outdated and unconstitutional. The city subsequently initiated a policy review, prompted by groups like LUCA who would not “sit down and shut up” when faced with attempts to limit our ability to share our message with the community. This resulted in city leadership acknowledging that their previous approach was incorrect, leading to policy changes to allow such events to occur at city-owned facilities.

Indeed, every city should serve its residents by providing public spaces where ideas, philosophies, and opinions can be freely exchanged, fostering a true “marketplace of ideas.” The city of Fort Worth made the right decision in overturning this unconstitutional ban on free speech.

Standing firm and refusing to be silenced, LUCA played a key role in ensuring that free speech remains protected in Fort Worth, setting an important precedent that restrictions on our constitutional rights will not be tolerated. Our efforts show that when patriots stand up “to petition the government for a redress of grievances,” we can make a tangible difference in protecting freedoms for all.

LUCA (Latinos United for Conservative Action) has compiled a comprehensive timeline of events, highlighting how our relentless efforts brought about major changes in Fort Worth’s public facility policies. Rather than directing people to multiple news sources, LUCA has consolidated all related articles and videos in one convenient location. You can explore the full timeline, including videos that document key events, all in one place at www.lucausa.org/news