A mom was handcuffed and removed when she complained about city officials and how much money they make. Mayor Skip Hall says the mom violated a city rule that says you can't complain about city workers during public comments, which seems to be very, very anti-freedom of speech. AZ Family reported on the incident, which was embarrassing for the city since it looks very, very bad:
Arizona’s Family spoke with some experts who argued the city violated her First Amendment rights.
“I think that she may have a case against the City of Surprise,” said constitutional law attorney Robert McWhirter.
Activist Rebekah Massie went to the podium during public comment on Tuesday and criticized how much money the city attorney makes.
The mayor cut her off and pointed to the city’s rule: “Oral communications during the City Council meeting may not be used to lodge charges or complaints against any employee of the City or members of the body...”
