Legal Dispute
Summary
Brighton is facing a federal lawsuit from the American Center for Law and Justice over its decision to ban a Christmas nativity display. Local taxpayers are now looking at a potentially pricey First Amendment legal battle.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
Local taxpayers will likely foot the bill for mounting legal defense costs and potential settlement fees.
Constitutional advocacy groups and proponents of religious displays gain a platform to defend public expression.
Everyday taxpayers whose money is being wasted on a completely avoidable First Amendment fight.
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