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First Amendment expert weighs in on legality of Corpus Christi rules of decorum

A First Amendment expert cautions Corpus Christi officials about legal risks from removing speakers who refuse to identify themselves or use profanity, highlighting taxpayer liability.

Summary by KZTV
Recent disruptions at Corpus Christi City Council meetings have raised questions about the balance between maintaining order and protecting free speech, leading KRIS 6 to consult a First Amendment expert for clarity.At a recent meeting, an Aransas Pass man was removed after he refused to state his name and city, as required by council rules, and later cursed at the mayor. Several speakers later, a Corpus Christi was removed for failing to comply…

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KRIS broke the news in on Thursday, March 19, 2026.
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