Legal Help Request Form - Free Speech

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Email Address

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Street Address

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What area of law, if any, do you believe is involved in your situation?

Do you feel that any of your civil liberties were violated?

Have you retained an attorney or other legal entity to represent you on this legal issue, or requested legal representation from anyone? If so, please include their contact information and indicate whether you give your permission for The Rutherford Institute to contact them.

How did you hear about The Rutherford Institute? Internet Television Radio Newspaper Other

What kind of speech is involved (preaching, abortion protest, distribution of literature, silent, holding a sign, etc.)?

Where and when did the speech (or attempted speech) occur? (Be specific.)

Who was involved in the speech, and who prevented or threatened to prevent the speech?

Were you arrested? If so, what were the charges? Do you have an arrest warrant? Do you know under what ordinance you were cited?

Is a permit required for the speech activity? If so, who is responsible for granting permits, and did you try to obtain one? If you were denied a permit, what reasons were given and by whom? Is the denial in writing?

Were any sound amplification devices used?

Are other individuals or groups or individuals allowed to express themselves where you were prevented from your speech? If so, give examples.

Have other groups or individuals been denied permission to speak there? If so, why?

If your situation is not fully covered by the above questions, please provide a concise summary of the circumstances that have led you to seek legal assistance. Be as specific and detailed as possible. Include names, ages, dates, places, etc.

How do you believe The Rutherford Institute could help (i.e., giving advice, writing a letter, providing an attorney, etc.)?

Is there any other information that you would like to share or think we might need to know?