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Liberty Counsel has successfully negotiated the language of a police department Legal Bulletin in the capital of Indiana that will clarify the free speech rights of street evangelists for local law enforcement officers, who were prohibiting constitutionally protected activity. In Indianapolis, a group of Christians distributing gospel tracts in the public rights of way at major events were being regularly shut down by law enforcement.

John Jacob, along with a group from the Good Messengers, was distributing tracts during the NCAA Final Four outside Lucas Oil Stadium on a public sidewalk, well outside the stadium property. Two police officers approached and questioned him. After learning he was handing out gospel tracts, Jacob was told, “You need to come with us.” He was escorted into the stadium building, where he had his belongings searched and was accused of illegally soliciting on private property. He was instructed to sign a trespass form, which he refused to sign on the basis of being on public property. Later he found out the form falsely claimed that he had been asked previously that day to leave.

Jacob contacted Liberty Counsel asking for help. Liberty Counsel sent a letter explaining the law and how it was being improperly applied. We congratulate the city of Indianapolis for realizing their error and encourage other cities to take note of their actions. Liberty Counsel will vigorously defend the constitutional right to religious free expression.

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