Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Arrest At Inner Harbor Renews Free Speech Debate

Painter charged with peddling without license

The arrest of a man selling paintings at Baltimore's Inner Harborhas renewed debate over the confusing rules governing free speech along the waterfront promenade — an issue that already is the focus of an eight-year-old federal lawsuit.

City officials had been nearing a settlement in the lawsuit filed in 2003 by the American Civil Liberties Union, which contended that restrictions governing protests along the harbor are too restrictive. But those involved in the negotiations warn that Sunday's arrest of artist Mark Chase could complicate discussions — especially if he chooses to sue the city.

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