Constitutional Law
Apr. 20, 2026
Rehearing motion targets 9th Circuit's limits on religious speech by volunteer officials
An advocacy group is urging the full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to revisit a ruling that treated a volunteer advisory board member as a policymaker--stripping him of First Amendment protections and, critics say.
An advocacy group asked the full 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear a case, arguing that a panel ruling removing First Amendment protections from a volunteer board member threatens religious liberty and civic participation across the circuit.
Advocates for Faith & Freedom's April 16 petition seeks reconsideration of a February decision affirming dismissal of Pastor Dennis Hodges' free speech and free exercise claims against San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria. Hod...
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