Rep. Pearson sues Memphis alleging First Amendment violation

By: J. Holly McCall

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: October 15, 2026

Words: 369

Last Updated: 2 days, 9 hours ago

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After being banned from Memphis City Council meetings, state Rep. Justin J. Pearson filed suit Tuesday against the city alleging the action violates the First Amendment.

In the suit, which was filed in the U.S. District Court of West Tennessee, Pearson and six other plaintiffs, including his brother, Keshaun Pearson and mother, Kimberly Owens-Pearson, allege Memphis City Council’s public comment policies unconstitutionally restrict free speech.

“Every person, whether you disagree …

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