Activist to Receive New Trial in St. John Free Speech Case After Federal Court Ruling

Activist to receive new trial in St. John free speech case after federal court ruling

A federal appeals court panel on Friday ordered a new trial for Joy Banner, a local environmental activist who accused St. John the Batist Parish leaders of violating her rights by shutting her down from making critical comments about a controversial grain terminal project.

Chalk one up for the good guys: appeals court recognizes the right of free speech, overturns lower court in St. John Parish

The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled in favor of Dr. Joy Banner, co-founder of the nonprofit The Descendants Project, in her free-speech case against St. John the Baptist Parish officials. The case involves a November 28, 2023 Parish Council meeting where Banner tried to speak during a public comment period. Parish President Jaclyn […]