A New Kingsport Ordinance That Bans Temporary Structures On Public Rights-Of-Way Might Violate The First Amendment Rights Of Ballad Health Protestors. Several Emails Between City And Business Leaders Were Recently Brought To Public Light That Show Conversations Prior To The New Ordinance Specifically Mentioning The Protest. University Of Flordia Media Law Professor Frank Lomonte Said Based On The Documents, The Protestors Might Have Ammunition In A First Amendment Challenge.
