Judge Vera allows Gaetz and Greene's lawsuit over canceled 2021 rallies' free speech rights violations against Anaheim and Riverside, CA, to proceed.

Judge Hernan Vera allowed GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene's lawsuit against Anaheim and Riverside, California, to proceed, claiming free speech rights violations when their 2021 rallies were canceled. The judge found sufficient evidence for the lawmakers' claim against city officials, but criticized their accusations of conspiracy involving liberal nonprofits. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent cities from coercing private venues for future political rallies and seeks damages for emotional distress.