Free Speech
D.C. gov’t rescinds unconstitutional postering rule
Years of litigation lead to free speech victory In a free speech victory for grassroots activists in Washington, D.C., the DC government has been forced…
Judge will allow First Amendment challenge to rules governing political posters in Washington
Reprinted from Associated Press WASHINGTON — Time limits on how long posters can hang to announce rallies, trumpet issues or plug candidates in Washington are…
D.C. lamppost sign regulations may be unconstitutional, judge says
Reprinted from Washington Post District regulations governing how long signs can remain affixed to city lampposts are unconstitutional and need to be rewritten, a federal…
Federal Court Ruling on Constitutional Challenge to Postering Regulations in Washington, D.C.
The Partnership for Civil Justice Fund’s four-year-long battle to overturn the District of Columbia’s unconstitutional postering regulations has resulted in a significant ruling today for…
Carl Messineo Testimony Regarding MPD’s Practices for Police Escorts
Testimony before the Committee on the Judiciary of the D.C. Council Good afternoon, I am Carl Messineo, Legal Director of the Partnership for Civil Justice…
“Then the Government Pulled the Plug” -Hillary Clinton
Retired CIA analyst dragged out of Clinton press conference Reprinted from Huffington Post Unbelievable! That was my reaction when someone first sent me this article.…
Democracy Now: Ex-CIA Analyst Ray McGovern Beaten, Arrested for Silent Protest at Clinton Speech
From Democracy Now This week, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton gave a major address calling for internet freedom around the world. As Clinton condemned…
U.S. Federal Judge Lauds “Historic” Settlement
Court Approval Given for Protest Arrest Class Action Resolution Issuing final approval to a class action settlement, U.S. Federal Judge Paul Friedman described the terms…
D.C. agrees to $13.7 million settlement in 2000 mass arrest
Case has helped change police response to large-scale protests Reprinted from The Washington Post A federal judge gave final approval Wednesday to a $13.7 million…
Carl Messineo on the Open Government Act of 2010
Testifying at the D.C. Council Committee on Gov’t Operations and the Environment The PCJF today issued its strong support for the Open Government Act of…
D.C. lawyers demonstrate power of tenacity
Legal team fights for protesters’ rights Reprinted from The Washington Post When Carl Messineo and Mara Verheyden-Hilliard sued the District on behalf of hundreds of…