Lawsuit
Summary
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and local activists are suing the Memphis City Council for banning them from meetings, arguing it's a direct violation of their First Amendment rights. This high-profile legal battle puts the city's meeting rules and handling of public dissent under a harsh spotlight.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 6
Impact analysis
Taxpayers are likely on the hook for mounting legal defense fees as the city fights this First Amendment lawsuit.
Local activists and residents who want unhindered access to local government and a stronger voice in public policy.
City taxpayers who will foot the bill for the legal fallout, and the City Council's public image regarding transparency.
Mentions & discussions (9)
Former MSCS superintendent Marie Feagins faces allegations of sexual harassment, creating a hostile workplace
Former Memphis-Shelby County Schools Superintendent Marie Feagins faces allegations of sexual harassment and creating a hostile work environment in a federal employment discrimination lawsuit filed by a former special assistant. Feagins has denied th...
Feagins' nudity contributed to 'hostile' environment, former MSCS employee claims in new suit
A former Memphis-Shelby County Schools employee is seeking $1.5 million in damages from the school system for the “hostile and abusive” work environment she claims Marie Feagins created.
Lawsuit claims Feagins exposed herself to former assistant, forced her to resign
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A former special assistant to Marie Feagins has filed an employment discrimination lawsuit against Memphis-Shelby County Schools, alleging the former superintendent exposed herself to the employee twice and forced her to resign. Atto...
Judge allows Pearson, others to attend Memphis City Council meeting after blocking ban
Judge allows Pearson, others to attend Memphis City Council meeting after blocking ban localmemphis.com
Rep. Pearson sues Memphis alleging First Amendment violation
Rep. Pearson sues Memphis alleging First Amendment violation Tennessee Lookout
Justin J. Pearson suing Memphis City Council
State Rep. Justin J. Pearson and community activists held a press conference in front of City Hall to announce a lawsuit alleging city officials violated their First Amendment rights by barring them from future council meetings.
C.J. Davis dismissed from RowVaughn Wells' lawsuit against City of Memphis
C.J. Davis dismissed from RowVaughn Wells' lawsuit against City of Memphis localmemphis.com
ACLU-TN Asks Federal Court to Hold City of Memphis Accountable for Police Response to “No Kings” Event
ACLU-TN Asks Federal Court to Hold City of Memphis Accountable for Police Response to “No Kings” Event ACLU of Tennessee
WilmerHale Represents ACLU of Tennessee in Federal Court Matter Involving City of Memphis
WilmerHale Represents ACLU of Tennessee in Federal Court Matter Involving City of Memphis WilmerHale
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