Politics & Government
New Rochelle Wins in Appeals Court to Regulate Flag Displays on City Property
Local veterans had sued when the Gadsden flag they raised at the Armory property was removed.
The United States Court of Appeals has upheld a lower court decision of December 2014 affirming the City of New Rochelle’s right to regulate flags flown on City property, New Rochelle officials announced Friday.
This decision “puts to rest” a 2013 lawsuit brought against the City by a local veteran’s group claiming the City violated their right to fly the Gadsden flag on the City-owned former Armory property.
The flag was removed, in part, because city officials said the group lacked permission to display it on city property. Veterans then displayed a version of the flag at the American Legion Post 8 building in New Rochelle in protest.
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“We are once again gratified that the Court system has sided with the City in agreeing to dismiss this claim.” said City Manager Charles B. Strome, III.
Photo: A Gadsden flag displayed in protest in 2013 at American Legion Post 8 building in New Rochelle. Photo credit: Michael Woyton
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