Police Conduct Litigation
Summary
Cottonwood Heights is facing a lawsuit alleging city officials conspired to shut down a 2020 protest. It’s a major red flag regarding how the city respects our right to free speech and handles public demonstrations.
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Impact analysis
Taxpayers could be on the hook for hefty legal fees and potential settlement payouts if the city loses this case.
The plaintiffs and civil rights advocates who want to ensure the city can't silence dissent.
The city’s reputation and the taxpayers who have to foot the bill for the legal defense.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Cottonwood Heights officials schemed to break up 2020 police protest, lawsuit alleges
Cottonwood Heights officials schemed to break up 2020 police protest, lawsuit alleges The Salt Lake Tribune
Former Cottonwood Heights councilwoman sues city for handling of 2020 police protest
Former Cottonwood Heights councilwoman sues city for handling of 2020 police protest KSL.com
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