Maine representative Laurel Libby’s lawsuit She was given her first hearing in Rhode Island on Friday because of her recent condemnation from the state legislature. U.S. District Judge Melissa Dubose presided over the case and will issue a ruling based on Libby’s request for a preliminary injunction in the coming weeks.
Dubose was appointed by previous President Joe Biden In early January.
Libby sued Maine House Speaker Ryan Fecteau and House clerk Robert Hunt, whom the Democratic majority voted in favor of her on social media in February, the position identified a transgender athlete who crossed the state pole vault.
The premise of condemnation is based on Libby’s posts, identifying minors by name and photo.
But Libby and her attorney Patrick Strawbridge claimed that the condemnation of her violated her First Amendment and deprived her of more than 9,000 voters of suffrage. On Friday, they argued that the punishment was “extreme” and entered “unprecedented territory” by silenced elected officials.
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General Jonathan Bolton, assistant Maine attorney, and Kimberly Patwardhan, representing Fecteau and the nation, defended the condemnation, saying that the decision on voting, adopting rules and punishing members is within the constitution of the Maine House.
Libby told Fox News Digital that she felt “optimistic” at the first hearing.
“I think our case is strong, and whether it’s now or in the future, I think we will eventually have the upper hand. I’m optimistic, of course after today and hope the court can see the damage done to our voters,” Libby said.
“To me, the AAG’s dependence on the legislature is higher than the law…they rely almost entirely on legislative immunity.”
Libby’s initial social media post will continue to clash with the federal government as the state refuses to ban trans athletes from women’s sports.
The state refuses to comply with Donald Trump’s February executive order banning trans athletes from participating in women’s and women’s sports, prompting Federal pressure. Trump initially vowed to refuse to comply with the order in his Feb. 20 speech, a few days after Libby made her social media post that he vowed to cut funds to the state.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday that it suspended and underwent ongoing review of federal funding in Maine. The state refuses Provide equal opportunities for women and girls in educational programs.
The Free Speech Group Fire submitted a brief of a friend of the court the day before the first hearing in support of Libby.
“If the political majority can impose severe sanctions on political minorities, then no point of view is safe. This is no way to uphold the strong U.S. commitment to freedom and public political speech, which is why the First Amendment prohibits retaliatory objections to objections,” senior fire lawyers are in charge of the Maurice Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Morris Fox News figures.
All federal judges in Maine have withdrawn themselves from the case.
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Maine State Rep. Laurel Libby was shocked by the state’s contempt for President Donald Trump’s executive order, demanding an end to biological men competing in women’s sports. (Getty/Maine House)
Judge John C. Nivison, Judge John A.’s retreat has no reason. It has since been referred to the district Rhode Island.
On March 20, Libby was allowed to issue 10 amendments during the state’s two-year budget vote. One of these amendments has nothing to do with the budget, but rather a proposal to disengage trans athletes from the girls’ sports.
But when Libby did propose an amendment, several Democrats protested, sparking debate with Republican representatives. Ultimately, without even considering Libby’s amendment, Democrats adopted an amendment that was postponed indefinitely.
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