"The City of Loogootee has passed a series of ordinances in an apparent attempt to prevent Patoka Valley AIDS Community Action Group from conducting its annual Pride Festival in the Public Square area of Loogootee's downtown,"
"These efforts have been unsuccessful and have instead resulted in this Court declaring two ordinances unconstitutional as violating the First Amendment, and issuing a permanent injunction against the most recent ordinance. Undaunted, Loogootee has passed a new ordinance."
"Despite complying with the new regulations, the town ignored Patoka Valley AIDS Community Action Group's updated application to host 2024 Pridefest."
Loogootee, Indiana enacted a new ordinance banning special events within 240 feet of the town fountain where PrideFest is held, following a near-identical policy previously blocked by a court. The ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit and a motion for contempt after the town imposed 45-day permit deadlines and additional fees, then ignored organizers who complied with the requirements. Two earlier ordinances were declared unconstitutional and a permanent injunction was issued, yet the town passed another ordinance. Organizers held a successful 2024 festival after litigation prompted the town to relent. The legal challenge targets municipal restrictions as violating First Amendment protections.
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