American Humanist Ass'n v. City of Ocala

ORDER

TIMOTHY J. CORRIGAN, District Judge.

Finding the right balance when legitimate First Amendment interests of American citizens conflict is often difficult. This is especially true when religion is involved. All of the participants in this case — the Mayor, the Police Chief, the citizens of Ocala, atheists and believers — have First Amendment rights that are due respect and protection. The question here is whether the City of Ocala, the Mayor and Police Chief organized and promoted a religious event in violation of the First Amendment. The Magistrate Judge has done a fine job of analyzing…