Edison residents protested against a new township ordinance banning American flags at public meetings, invoking First Amendment concerns and accusing leadership of overreach.
Joe Romano, a school board vice president, described the atmosphere at the meeting, saying it was 'shocked' by the council president's move to have a protester removed.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression is considering legal action to protect citizens' First Amendment rights in response to the town council's flag ban.
Council President Nishith Patel seemingly backtracked on the flag ban after backlash, issuing an apology for the 'confusion' caused by the ordinance.
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