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Arizona mom arrested for criticizing Surprise, Arizona, city officials

Last updated: August 30, 2024 2:42 pm
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A woman in Arizona was recently arrested for speaking out against a proposed raise for a city official at a city council meeting. The incident has sparked outrage from a free speech group, who plans to sue the city over the violation of the woman’s First Amendment rights.

Rebekah Massie, 32, was addressing the Surprise City Council about a proposed $12,000 raise for City Attorney Robert Wingo when she was interrupted by Mayor Skip Hall. Hall accused Massie of violating a city rule that prohibits individuals from criticizing city officials during public meetings. Despite Massie’s protests that her statements were factual, Hall ordered the police chief to remove her from the meeting.

Massie was charged with trespassing, resisting arrest, and obstructing government operations. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE), a free speech group, has taken up her case and plans to sue the city of Surprise over the incident.

FIRE attorney Conor Fitzpatrick emphasized that the First Amendment protects every American’s right to criticize public officials, and no one should fear arrest for exercising that right. Massie, a mother, stated that she wanted to set a good example for her daughter by standing up for fundamental rights like free speech.

Despite the arrest, it remains unclear how Massie could be charged with trespassing at a public meeting. The Surprise Police Chief and Mayor Hall have not responded to inquiries about the incident.

The case of Rebekah Massie serves as a reminder of the importance of upholding free speech rights and holding local government officials accountable. The outcome of the lawsuit filed by FIRE will determine whether individuals can freely express their opinions at public meetings without fear of retribution.

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