Federal Judge in Eugene Blocks Rule on Disruptive Noise Near Federal Buildings

Federal judge in Eugene blocks rule on disruptive noise near federal buildings

A federal judge in Eugene has sided with two protesters over the legality of a recent federal rule concerning free speech on public grounds such as sidewalks an

Judge temporarily blocks enforcement of DHS noise regulation at Eugene Federal Building

The Oregon federal district court issued a preliminary injunction Friday that prohibits federal agents from enforcing a regulation banning “loud or unusual noise” at the Eugene Federal Building because it violates rights to free speech. The Department of Homeland Security rolled out new regulations regarding conduct on federal property in November, including a rule about noise, noxious odor or other nuisances under the section on prohibited cond…

Feds Face Court Scrutiny

A U.S. District Court Judge granted a preliminary injunction on Feb. 20, barring the Department of Homeland Security from enforcing a rule that prohibits “Creating a loud or unusual noise, noxious odor, or other nuisance,” on and around the traditional free speech areas of sidewalks surrounding the downtown Eugene Federal Building.  The preliminary injunction against DHS, President Donald Trump and Kristi Noem prevents the implementation locally…