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Teaneck Proposed Protest Ordinance Fails to Pass, Heads for Legal Review

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Teaneck NJ, a controversial ordinance proposing new regulations for special events and protests failed to pass at Tuesday’s Township of Teaneck Council meeting, as it lacked enough votes for approval. However, the council agreed to have an independent constitutional attorney review the ordinance for its legality before further action is taken.

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Senate president’s “Benito” Sweeney’s town adopts protest ordinance squelching free speech

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July 16, 2015

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WEST DEPTFORD NJ,  Town officials have adopted an ordinance that restricts protests in the hometown of New Jersey Senate President Steve “Benito”Sweeney, surprise surprise .A West Deptford committee on Wednesday prohibited picketing within 100 feet of a home and limited protests to 10 people for one hour every two weeks. Violators face fines of up to $2,000 and 90 days in jail. So much for freedom of speech .The police state ruling was voted along party lines with three Democrats pro police state in favor and two Republicans opposed the draconian infringement of rights. Sweeney of coarse a Democrat.

Recent protests by a gun rights group staged in last month outside Sweeney’s home have created acrimony between the town and protesters. Sweeney turned on his lawn sprinklers to disperse protesters. Sweeney has also been getting pressure from a Glassborro Nj group looking to push for his recall .https://www.facebook.com/events/1469404500017150/