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Alexis Luttrell v. City of Germantown: Tennessee town cites woman for using skeletons in holiday decorations

The City of Germantown, Tennessee prohibits residents from having holiday displays on their private property more than 30 days after the “intended” holiday.

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Donnelly v. Des Moines Register: Class Action Lawsuit Against Pollster J. Ann Selzer Over Iowa Poll

FIREto defend veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer in the Strategic Lawsuit Against Public Participation filed over outlier election poll.

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Trump v. Selzer: Donald Trump Sues Pollster J. Ann Selzer for ‘Consumer Fraud’ Over Iowa Poll

FIREto defend veteran pollster J. Ann Selzer in the lawsuit filed by President-Elect Donald Trump over outlier election poll.

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Surprise, Arizona: Mom arrested at city council meeting after criticizing city attorney’s pay raise

With ��ýapp�ٷ�’s help, an Arizona mom is suing the City of Surprise, AZ., after the mayor ordered her arrest for questioning a pay raise for a city official at a council meeting.

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Alexis Luttrell v. City of Germantown: Tennessee town cites woman for using skeletons in holiday decorations

Donnelly v. Des Moines Register: Class Action Lawsuit Against Pollster J. Ann Selzer Over Iowa Poll

Trump v. Selzer: Donald Trump Sues Pollster J. Ann Selzer for ‘Consumer Fraud’ Over Iowa Poll

Surprise, Arizona: Mom arrested at city council meeting after criticizing city attorney’s pay raise

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VICTORY! Charges dropped against Tenn. woman cited for using skeletons in Christmas decorations

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