LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) - The state Supreme Court has declined to review an appeals court decision allowing a police union to publicly endorse political candidates.
The American Press in Lake Charles reports (https://bit.ly/2q1ko8z ) that the case involves a state law that restricts civil service employees from political activity.
The 3rd Circuit Court of Appeal had ruled that the Lake Charles Police Officers’ Association Local 830 was distinguishable from its members and protected by free speech laws that apply to all non-civil service people and corporations.
The union had sought a declaratory judgment. The union president says the union did not make an endorsement in the last mayor’s race because a decision was pending. He added that the group might not make endorsements in future races but wants to know it’s protected if it does.
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Information from: American Press, https://www.americanpress.com
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