[David] Allen’s three arrests occurred while he was preaching the Gospel message against the sins of abortion, homosexuality, and adultery on public sidewalks in Houston, Texas. His preaching included donning a wool prayer shawl called a “Tallit” and sounding a ram’s horn known as a “Shofar”.The complaint (full text) in Allen v. City of Houston, (SD TX, filed 5/15, 2013) alleges violation of plaintiff's free exercise, free speech, and 4th Amendment rights. The Examiner reports on the lawsuit.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Houston Police Sued By Street Preacher
On Wednesday the Thomas More Law Center announced that it has filed a federal civil rights action on behalf of a Houston, Texas Christian street preacher who was arrested three different by Houston police. According to the press release:
