The Genesee County park system has backed off and agreed to stop restricting people from collecting signatures to force a recall election of Gov. Rick Snyder. Park officials say people carrying petitions won't need a permit or be limited to so-called free speech areas. People also can try to gather signatures during all park hours.
The ACLU said the Genesee County Parks was violating Freedom of Speech Laws. The group is backing petitioner working to recall Governor Rick Snyder.
The Michigan branch of the American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit against Genesee County officials, saying the restrictions on public land violated the First Amendment. The changes were filed in federal court Friday and are good for 14 days while a judge considers the broader case.
