Judge rules that Gaetz, Greene can sue Anaheim, Riverside for canceled rallies
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The lawmakers then booked the city-owned Riverside Convention Center, but the center, which is managed by a private company, eventually backed out of hosting the duo following outrage from the community and some city leaders.
Plans for Gaetz and Greene to hold their rally at The Grand Theater in Anaheim also fell through and a brief, impromptu “free speech” rally was held July 17, 2021 outside Riverside City Hall.
Mentioned in the ruling is an Anaheim code enforcement officer who allegedly told The Grand Theater owners that their venue’s conditional use permit would be “in jeopardy” if the event occurred.
John Eastman, a former Chapman University law dean who devised ways for President Donald Trump to remain in office after losing the 2020 election, is listed as a lawyer for the plaintiffs.
Vera found that the lawsuit has sufficient elements to make a claim against the cities.
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(Staff Writer Jeff Horseman contributed to this report.)
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