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Yolo County to Pay $70,000 and Revise Policies After Moms for Liberty Free Speech Lawsuit

May 15, 2024, 08:21 PM

Yolo County in California has agreed to pay $70,000 in damages and attorney’s fees and revise its library policies following a lawsuit filed by Moms for Liberty, Sophia Lorey, and other groups, represented by the Alliance Defending Freedom and InstFreeSpeech. The lawsuit stemmed from an incident where a library event was shut down for 'misgendering' transgender athletes. The new policy mandates that staff 'shall not interfere' with presentations in reserved meeting rooms based on the 'content' of the views being expressed. This settlement is seen as a significant win for free speech advocates.