Arizona preacher sues after threat of arrest

An Arizona street evangelist is suing the city of Tucson after police threatened to arrest him for sharing his faith at a public holiday event. The lawsuit alleges that the city's new policy prohibits religious speech, such as asking attendees about Jesus, and requires evangelists to use designated zones, which restricts meaningful conversation. The legal challenge asserts that the policy violates First Amendment rights to free speech and religious exercise in public spaces.

Size: 120%Text Size

Notice: This Is an AI-Generated Summary

Display The Full Article