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First Amendment and Jerome Richardson resolution
Philadelphia
Summary
Council adopted a resolution backing Jerome Richardson against federal prosecution, over sharp public disagreement — one speaker called it persecution of a protester, another said he violated the FACE Act by disrupting a church service.
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Last discussed Feb 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
✅Who benefits
Protesters and advocates concerned about federal prosecution of political speech.
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