Constitutional Rights

Man Arrested for Holding Sign About Homeless Vets Sues City and Wins

Man Arrested for Holding Sign About Homeless Vets Sues City and Wins
Jeff Gray holds the sign "God Bless the Homeless Vets" that led to his arrest and ultimate victory in a lawsuit. Courtesy of Lacy Jessica Photography
Mary Lou Lang
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A man arrested for holding a sign that read “God Bless the Homeless Vets” outside of city hall in Alpharetta, Georgia, prevailed in a lawsuit against the city, the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) announced on Aug. 5.
FIRE, which represented Jeff Gray in the First Amendment lawsuit, said in a press release that the city agreed to change its policies and pay $55,000 as a result of the lawsuit. 
Mary Lou Lang
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Mary Lou Lang is a freelance journalist and was a frequent contributor to Just The News, the Washington Free Beacon, and the Daily Caller. She also wrote for several local newspapers. Prior to freelancing, she worked in several editorial positions in finance, insurance and economic development magazines.