A federal district court in Washington, D.C. has ruled in favor of Reverend Patrick Mahoney, striking down a Pelosi-era rule that banned prayer vigils and protests on the steps of the U.S. Capitol. This ruling follows a lawsuit filed by Mahoney, who was previously arrested in 2021 for holding a peaceful demonstration on the Capitol steps. The court's decision reaffirms that the steps of the U.S. Capitol are open for public prayer and protests, emphasizing the protection of First Amendment rights. The Liberty Center, which supported Mahoney's case, celebrated the ruling as a victory for constitutional freedoms.
DC Judge Sides With Pastor, Declares US Capitol's Eastern Steps a Free Speech Zone https://t.co/xnYblxW0fO
This post has only been read 400k times but it’s profound. Pelosi and others had said radicals and “domestic terrorists” were deadly & prayers/protests on US Capitol steps were banned. The court issued a rebuke on Friday and said Americans can protest! https://t.co/xaoSOIpaZN
This post has only been read about 400k times but it’s very profound. Pelosi and others had said the “domestic terrorists” were deadly and prayers/protests on the steps of the US Capitol were banned. The court issued a rebuke on Friday and said Americans can protest there!…
This post has only been read about 400,000 times but it’s very profound. After J6, Pelosi and others said the “domestic terrorists” were deadly and protests on the steps of the US Capitol were now banned. The court issued a rebuke on Friday and said Americans can protest there! https://t.co/WjG4YmZijI
Thank you @revmahoney for standing up for the First Amendment and for opening up the People’s steps to all of us! It was our honor at @liberty_ctr to put an end to the Pelosi policy of fencing out and arresting people exercising their Constitutional rights! https://t.co/S8IpKkXLBn
Historic Victory! Here is a picture of me being arrested on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in 2021 at a peaceful demonstration. Yesterday, a Washington, D.C. federal judge ruled on our lawsuit saying, the STEPS OF THE US CAPITOL ARE OPEN! You are NOW FREE to pray and… https://t.co/2d7PYjaVQP
🚨VICTORY🚨 A federal district court ruled in favor of @revmahoney, striking down a Pelosi-era rule that banned him from holding a prayer vigil on the U.S. Capitol steps.🧵 @pnjaban https://t.co/glHPc05wMA