TX City Council Gets Trounced For Trampling On Free Speech

[@jimandskittum]

12 people in the whole meeting. Ten of them are going out afterwards for drinks and dinner on taxpayer's money.

[@jasonfollowell3323]

And suits

[@williegilligan2661]

Its nice to see someone calling out corruption.

[@russellnodder9626]

Chief and mayor need to be jailed and fired and banned from public office for ever.

[@jasonfollowell3323]

I'm working on it

[@DrumDisciple]

Texas shitty?

[@mitter237]

I love this! Public officials all over this country have forgotten who they work for. WE THE PEOPLE!

[@scottsteinke183]

As a retired 30 year law enforcement officer! The attorney is Completely correct!!! My town had a case go to US Supreme Court and the town paid big!!!

[@xocomaox]

Too bad that ultimately means the entire town paid for the lawsuits. What a terrible use of tax dollars. But hopefully the whole town will think of their lost taxes when voting season starts.

[@eliasdeleon3631]

So proud of a Texan calling out corruption. It's standard around here..

[@ToHoldNothing]

Calling out corruption requires substantiating. I'm not saying there isn't corruption, but I reserve judgment until it's demonstrated. Innocent until proven guilty, you don't get to make a two tiered system of justice here

[@TrueIndependent]

What are they doing against free speech there? Tell me ty

[@jasonfollowell3323]

Ty

[@joeshadowman]

@@TrueIndependent it is against the law to remove a citizen from a public meeting simply for criticizing you. It was established under the first amendment that they are allowed to say these things. Hence the freedom of assembly line and the freedom to address your grievances with your government line. So please tell me how his rights were not violated young man.

[@truthjusticeintegrity]

Fascism starts at the townhall level

[@solutioninsearchofaproblem2402]

or the presidency... for people who vote for Trump.

[@robertshybunka]

I support these 2 gentlemen 100%.I hope they win there lawsuits

[@jasonfollowell3323]

Ty

[@MultidimensionalSentinel]

Good luck with that, they will both obviously not as they were clearly participating in disorderly conduct

[@jasonfollowell3323]

@@MultidimensionalSentinel what threats were made? Exactly, not one. This is protected speech per our first amendment and numerous cade law decisions.

[@jasonfollowell3323]

@Ni-dk7ni oh it does. I just have to re-teach them.

[@Rolkey]

@@MultidimensionalSentinelExplain how they engaged in DC?

[@bswizzle5227]

The Mayor kept calling the City Council Meeting "The Court". That is not what that was, and his hubris and self importance will hopefully be his downfall.

[@snowflakehunter]

It is a court, but not in the way you are thinking.

[@bswizzle5227]

@@snowflakehunter I know what you're saying, but they're legislative, not judicial. So in this instance calling the city council meeting a court in order to shut someone down, is not in accordance with law. It's being used dishonestly to shut down legally protected discourse. And that is insidious and against the law. Which is ironic as hell. Since he just called it a "court".

[@snowflakehunter]

@@bswizzle5227 All they said was, "in this court". No lies were told. Even the lawyer did not disagree. However, rights were definitely violated.

[@michaelccopelandsr7120]

When you fear integrity and accountability, you are NOT the good guys!

[@UncensoredCowboy]

It’s wild that they have a guy who lets them know he’s a civil rights attorney and comes with the proof and they still violate him.

[@nevyn_karres]

Yeah that is weird, but I doubt it costs any of them individually.

[@uncomfortabletruth5915]

This is America, rotten at every level of government. This is not exception but the rule.

[@huallacanes100]

Those MFs don’t give a shit. The tax payers will ended up paying for the lawsuits. This why these government employees don’t give a shit. They will keep acting like criminals

[@55Quirll]

I would say they would act the same way even if the State A.G. was there reading what these gentlemen had attempted to read.

[@consentofthegoverned5145]

@@nevyn_karres It will this time as they had ample notice of relevant case law, delivered by an attorney that their acts were unlawful, and the case law covers their district, so they can't claim qualified immunity. They can be sued personally and be held personally liable.

[@ct181]

And that is called Fascism, when the policers follow orders not law

[@junglejane2824]

Exactly

[@dav0n]

The entire Republican Party is following orders from tR*mp while ignoring their own voters. What do u call that?

[@codingvio7383]

Politicians need to learn that Freedom of speech doesn't end when your "Fewwings" begin

[@ryanbolson23]

Suing them is just suing taxpayers, revoke qualified immunity.

[@Bigfoothawk]

What else do you do?

[@ryanbolson23]

@@Bigfoothawk revoke qualified immunity. It’s literally written. Push for legislation to have that removed then sue to take from their pockets directly. Suing them is doing nothing more than they already do daily, which is waste taxpayers money.

[@Helix_22]

@@ryanbolson23Oh how true this is.

[@khrfx4715]

This is par for the course for a Texas state government and its Governor that thumbs their noses at the Supreme Court's recent ruling on the border.

[@vivianpatton5692]

We were going to move to Texas not long ago , but then I started checking out what's going on there . NO Thank U .

[@khrfx4715]

@@vivianpatton5692 👍Before Trump and MAGA I think I could have lived in any state is the US, but now I'd never live in a RED state if you paid me. It's bad enough I live in a very RED county in CA.

[@vivianpatton5692]

@@khrfx4715 Me TOO .

[@cjchickenbeakesq7618]

@@khrfx4715 Good, Nobody wants you here.

[@MrCanucklehead75]

@@cjchickenbeakesq7618 why would they want to live around traitors anyway?

[@purdhupley7864]

"You need to listen, boy". Even I kind of cringed. Good on this gym bro. He's a damn rock star. You don't just get respect just because you're on a dais. Give the public a reason to respect you.

[@Jimmy-ws4hu]

PRIVILIGE?? HELL NO. ITS OUR RIGHT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION TO REDRESS OUR GREVIENCES !!!

[@jeffwarren9106]

That’s the point I was making. I was being sarcastic with my comment. Of course it is our right!

[@edwardcarter2580]

Rules of decorum are for the public servants on the board - not private citizens.

[@reneelyndamartinez1362]

I hope they sue them for MILLIONS

[@Giggiyygoo]

I view government of all types as one giant homeowners association trying to tell everyone what to do.

[@SuperDantedmc]

I'm glad this is going viral, I don't really dive into politics and it still hit the top of my feed. Thank you for exposing this corruption!

[@oldreprobate2748]

Sue their pants off.

[@AU79cm-3]

The most beautiful thing one can do to counteract these abuses by public servants, is to know our rights.

[@johnnydoe3603]

Red States looking more and more like Police States. 🤣🤣

[@JA-fy1bn]

Keep us posted!

[@christopherwedemeyer2993]

Don't sue the city. Take the entire council to civil court. That way, they have to pay for their own legal defense.

[@williammelear2906]

God bless Texas patriots.

[@Rox1SMF]

That was beautiful. Enjoy the settlements, gentlemen!

[@RyanJosepher]

When tyranny becomes law, rebellion becomes duty. Vet here. How can I help?

[@turkeysandwiche8552]

This lawyer is very smart. What he’s doing is in setting a trap for the council people and mayor. If they do not arrest the lawyer, then it was definitely 100% retaliation

[@ncdogg425]

You notice when the lawyer came up and started telling them what the law is using the same vulgar language they just sat there quiet😅

[@bgiv1]

This CITY, Mayor, Chief and council is OUT OF CONTROL! Complete Chaos.

[@ednakelley814]

Speaking our grievances against and to our elected offcials IS the ENTIRE point of freedom of speech.

[@RiverRat-2112]

Suing is fine but until people employed as public servants start going jail and/or prison there is no incentive for them to correct their behavior.

[@charlenejames723]

Start making them pay out of their own pockets, not the taxpayers.

[@EQPaunders]

Ya could always, defund them, that's an option.

[@RiverRat-2112]

@@EQPaunders It would be nice to right size -fund them but that still does not address the issue of personal accountability.

[@daveschannel747]

THIS IS A CLEAR DISPLAY OF TYRANNICAL BEHAVIORS!

[@jaimegonzalez1901]

Corrupt mayor's and cops just like San Antonio Texas 😂😂

[@Borninamerica64]

Lawsuit. Too many ignorant cops.

[@TheCaptainmojo1973]

I have very little respect for law enforcement or the judiciary any longer. It seems that those with the absolute lowest moral character end up in positions of authority pushing everyone else around. It’s disgusting.

[@thepsyc_one4245]

Understanding the law is one thing standing up for the law, now that is heroic.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@dallased25]

I really, REALLY hope that all of these public officials are held accountable, sued and held personally liable. That meeting and their "rules of conduct" are completely BS.

[@atraxisdarkstar]

How nice of the police and the mayor for funding these gentlemen's early retirement. Hopefully the mayor is swiftly voted out of office.

[@jasonfollowell3323]

Haha we shall c

[@johnryan461]

"You work for me, you have to remember that, Boy!" Lmmmao. Put him in his place

[@ethanniedorowski116]

Stand tall good sir thank you ❤

[@michaelshrader5139]

This looks like it's gonna be real expensive... $$$! I hope the citizen and his attorney get huge payouts, I really really do! Remember, you get the government you vote for, even in a Red state like Texas. Vote wisely friends!

[@jasonfollowell3323]

We are suing.😊

[@ernsailor9041]

You have to remember to be polite and respectful when talking to someone robbing you and threatening you with violence, as long as they don't use naughty words while robing and threatening you it's all ok, actual crimes are not as bad as saying some naughty words. You have to get your priorities right, speaking a word is much worse than even murder. Saying a naughty word is the worst thing any person can do to another person.

[@patentexperts1675]

Basic sarcasm but true - seen it happen many times.

[@jjlama9418]

I am a hairstylist. I was Required to attend 1200 hours to be able to become a hairstylist. The Average number of hours required to be a Police Officer in America, is 650 hours. I don’t know about anyone else but that seems Off, to me. If you think I’m exaggerating, look it up for yourself.

[@Poemi10304]

It's easier to get fired as a Social Worker (lower paid than teachers, in many cases, if not more cases) than it is to be a cop or government official.

[@GFY_FOAD]

Yes of course - but running with scissors is very dangerous.

[@atraxisdarkstar]

Also, citizens are required to know every law, because ignorance of the law is not an excuse in court. Unless you have Qualified Immunity, in which case not knowing the law is an absolute excuse.

[@Jonnyrocket4311]

I'm in construction. I went to trade school for 4years! The training required to become a cop is useless! They need at least the same 4yrs! We have construction workers such as electricians and pipe fitters that go to trade school for 5+years. When these people get "out of school," they still need a ton of direction! But an officer gets 1000 quick hours of training and GIVEN A FIREARM! WTF?!

[@1972LittleC]

@@atraxisdarkstarI'd almost say a must in the US.

[@ronaldramirez1935]

Unless the money from these lawsuits come out of their own pockets Nothing will change

[@travisroland3786]

The people are sick of these politicians!

[@ericpranzarone9936]

They believe they are your rulers, not your representatives.

[@donaldj001]

Officers escorting people out just because a mayor says so need to have charges pressed against them and be relieved of duty. Officers walking up to the mayor and saying "You're going to shut up and listen to your constituency or I'll arrest you, Mr. Mayor" need to be praised.

[@Larryshouseoftoast]

The power of some people in office needs to be put in check!

[@ChadWILLIAMS-ke1gg]

The cops that walked him ,counter to his oath, should be fired.

[@kristie825]

He has the PRIVILEGE to speak his mind? What in hell is wrong with people!?!

[@DCMAKER133]

No principles and a love for power and pure enjoyment in abusing it to harm others people

[@meat-hook]

All police and politicians who violate anyone's rigjts should be banned from holding any public service job for life.

[@fadingfrost2617]

Idk about for life (I like to hold out for enlightenment if feasible.) I would go as far as to say at the very least, banned until they complete & pay for out-of -pocket a course that is titled something similar to: Modern Applications of Every Persons Constitutional & Legal Rights. Ideally, this should be a requirement beforehand.

[@meat-hook]

@@fadingfrost2617 If they have the mind to do such things there's no training that will make them better people.

[@lightweightjive]

@@fadingfrost2617read meat-hook’s comment

[@CWDude]

When the government no longer fears the people, this is how you will be treated

[@TashaeJackson]

Police officers should also be sued for illegally arresting them.

[@howardstork3054]

Sue the mayor now

[@nmr3352]

I'm excited to see these gentlemen duking it out for free speech and exposing the tyranny of city councils.

[@Schweiglfam]

Brings a tear to my eye when I see people stand up for American rights.

[@notallowedtobehonest2539]

Makes me think how less of a species bklcas and brauwns are.

[@trentp151]

Too many laws that politicians and our "dear leaders" would wish to SUPERSEDE the US Constitution (the supreme law of our beloved United States). Too much "democracy" (mob rule), too little REPUBLIC (and enlightened leaders)... "AND TO THE REPUBLIC, FOR WHICH IT STANDS" - US Pledge of Allegiance

[@danzilthard.7248]

How do they not understand that their rules of decorum do not in any way apply to the public?

[@vtshadow314]

THE ENTIRE COUNCIL needs to be REPLACED!!!!

[@augustcanyon3438]

That would require actual patriotic people to come to the front and take over. Oh, and those "patriotic" people would need to understand the brainwashing involved by the cabal to implement Neo-CommuniFascism through their WEF plans

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

And the cops.

[@matthewmclean9734]

Makes you realize who the real bad people were in the Killdozer incident.

[@zaddy83]

"you work for me" truer words were never spoken.

[@ColderThanU]

“U need to remember that boy” 💀🤣🤣

[@marcusthomas6998]

Its a problem with many city councils today, they don't want citizens to speak or express themselves.

[@functionalvanconversion4284]

👌

[@bertramhalbruner3296]

Sullivan Vs. New York Post... Supreme Court... The men at the podium is right!! Council members have to take it!!!

[@JohnFnLopez]

Corruption starts at the top. In every city, county, state, hold public servants accountable, or they will hold you as subjects.

[@jayelove1504]

I love it....sue their asses....that's the only language they'll understand!!💜🙏🙌

[@justaguygardening]

We the people as a whole need to file a class action Lawsuit against the Federal Government for violation of oath and High crimes

[@xander50746]

I hope they sue them into the ground

[@TigerGreene]

Update: Followell did file that suit on March 1 against Aransas Pass, TX and the mayor. case# 2:2024cv00055 for anyone who wants to follow along.

[@Behindbars1000]

Where can i find this case online?

[@TigerGreene]

@@Behindbars1000 I literally posted the case #. Have you ever used a search engine?

[@Reelunique]

If you want to make a change you have to get involved in government to do it. You can’t standby otherwise tyrants take hold and your freedoms get trampled.

[@surfersoldierforchrist5928]

“Kudos to the intrepid reporter who fearlessly shed light on the infringement of our cherished First Amendment rights! 📰👏

[@ericjohnson6097]

Our schools are to blame for not teaching our constitution and correct history.

[@mikewurlitzer5217]

Government schools are not about to teach our children about LIMITED government and the INALIENABLE rights we have the nano-second we are born. The last thing government schools want is a public educated on the Constitution and Bill of Rights. NEVER send your child to government schools aka brainwashing centers.

[@sootymammal2891]

Abuse of power. Malicious prosecution. All officials involved should be charged and jailed

[@path1024]

Heroes are out there standing up for our rights to this very day. Don't let them down.

[@purdysanchez]

It's very strange that city council members view themselves as Judges.

[@stevedavies1261]

Profanity is protected speech by the Supreme Court of America... some bureaucrat can''t make "by-law' removing those rights... END of CONVERSATION

[@roneagle8038]

Well, it's Aransas Pass Texas, and the Aransas Pass police department. Rules only apply to you! Got it? They built a very expensive Community Center, sold to the public as a place for entertainment and shelter in times of need. Then came the hurricane and they closed it to the public, only open to city employees and their families. They have some Federal housing projects in the city, overseen by the city. Shamefully, there are many vacancies while needy families are having to live in $400 a week motels. It's all about the munny!

[@MsK_byTheWay]

Texas is totally out of control and embarrassing 😳

[@4NaturesStory]

No, this is it starting. We are resisting and appealing. We will win. Who are you? Where are you from?? I guarantee your corruption is worse. Texas has MEN like these who fight for WEAK mouthy folks. Like you.

[@rripley20]

We’ve let too Many other adults think they can control us for way too long.

[@angelofamillionyears4599]

Sue the police also !!

[@Underground_Adventures]

These government employees need to be in prison

[@rich6646]

Somebody said a bad word expressing himself . Removed by Threat of Arrest. But the people actually breaking the law is okay. Wait WHAT?

[@rockodomingo7193]

God bless these guys keep calling these people out as Americans we have rights that PROTECT us this isn't Russia,China,North Korea!!!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@vivianpatton5692]

Notice they act like it is .

[@jpchevy472]

They jus violated his rights..... Put em all in jail... Fr

[@thomasmontemurro5901]

This city counsel can't handel being called out

[@donnyflippo2781]

The open public forum, is exactly that, open forum. Council may not like it, but it is free speech for 3 mins in most council meetings.

[@krane15]

Negative. They must behave in a mature and civil manner or they can and should be removed form the meeting. Public meeting does not mean a venue to go and scream obscenities.

[@donstrader]

@@krane15 you are entitled to your incorrect opinion

[@austengarcia6795]

Did he just say, "Privilege" @2:50-3:15. Speaking your mind is not a privilege it is a constitutional right. What y'all see here in this video IS THE TEXAS legal system. They are just as if not more corrupt than any other state out there.

[@JimVaught-qm6gf]

Man that burns me.. I’ve been to some local ones lately and they throw that ‘privilege’ word around a lot. The only privilege in that room is the clowns up there in suits that I see around town every other day of the month flapping their gums and never getting anything done except whatever back door buddy deals we don’t find out about until later. I’d never run, but 💩 they need a civics refresher on rights, expectations, and their so called privilege

[@The-Gipper]

I might be old, but I'm the type that waits for these people after the meeting in the parking lot.

[@AbNomal621]

Both officers and the members making the choice should be banned from all forms of public service.

[@steadman_walking2866]

My state is a disgrace

[@fadingfrost2617]

Try Indiana. In fact I came to Indiana from Texas! lol I blame my parents.

[@Pilotin74]

Yes our state is a Fk’n mess thanks to the fascist self serving maga government that controls our state.

[@edwardwinner1301]

The city needs a new mayor and have the police chief fired and arrested.

[@jordangourley3955]

Imagine being a cop who goons for corrupt government.

[@jetjazzdauntless218]

If you watch these videos, you know this is the whole country.

[@4NaturesStory]

I went to school with many. They sucked at sports, got zero women and no one invited them to parties. THOSE guys become cops in my little Texas town. Funny when I see them they MUST flex and let me know how they’re doing. I don’t even know these guys and they know everything about me. Why? Because I was hood at sports, had a lot of girls after me and had a lot of parties at my house. So they’re always those little guys who always wanted to be something they never can be. That’s what they are. Little weak men with no skills or good looks and now have a badge.

[@nomxrcy_4623]

Lawyer came back a few weeks later and sued the chief

[@KaiHouston-m6j]

I would love to see the outcome of that case!

[@eliannwesterfjell86]

@@KaiHouston-m6jme to

[@JJawsyW]

Im a retired Deputy Sheriff and i was on 3 different departments hiring boards and departments across the country have definitely lowered their hiring standards. There are people being hired as officers and Deputies that have no business wearing a badge or carrying a firearm and given that type of power. Im glad im retired.

[@ArcherBowman]

Fragile egos of the swamp.

[@dmcd7333]

I hope that mayor and police chief are in prison.

[@jacklabloom635]

What do you expect from a state where even the governor threatens to ignore a Supreme Court ruling.

[@4NaturesStory]

Threatens? I think he did. 😎 FJB! GO TEXAS!!

[@TehBlue1]

This is why we need more police auditors out there.

[@gaiusoctavian8278]

As and electrician i would have fixed his receptacle for free knowing how the city tried to railroad him.

[@getridofgovt6339]

They would have just found something else that was fake