Judge rules Gaetz, Greene can sue after California cities cancel their rallies over their ‘political views’

A federal judge has ruled that Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) can proceed with their lawsuit against two California cities that canceled political events. I put it down.

U.S. District Judge Hernan Vera ruled on friday Both lawmakers argued they could move forward with lawsuits alleging California cities discriminated against them based on their political views. They can continue, but Mr. Gaetz and Mr. Greene’s attempt to blame civil rights groups is a “misguided effort to settle political consequences,” Mr. Berra argued.

Three California venues scheduled to host “America First” rallies in 2021 have canceled their plans over concerns about dissension among lawmakers. The event was originally scheduled to be held in Laguna Hills, then moved to Riverside, and was finally scheduled to be held in Anaheim.

Republicans called a “peaceful free speech protest” outside Riverside City Hall, with more than 100 people holding signs supporting the lawmakers.

Gaetz and Greene, two of the most outspoken members of the House Republican conference, have made headlines as disruptors of the Republican Party and for their support of former President Trump.

The city of Riverside asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed. Mr. Vella argued that the lawmakers had “sufficiently argued” that Riverside had delegated final policy decisions and that the lawsuit could move forward.

Groups named as co-defendants in the lawsuit with the city include the League of Women Voters, NAACP, United Latin American Citizens League, Unidos for La Causa, Women’s March Action, and MSNBC. First reported.