Calgary bylaw violates freedom of religion and expression, but justified, says Alberta judge
Former mayoral candidate Larry Heather (@RobertLeaf4) intentionally violated the city's "inclusionary" bylaw that bars protesters from being within 100 feet of drag queen events.
"I am the first person in the entire city of Calgary to be convicted under this safe and comprehensive bylaw, but I did it to prove its constitutionality," Heather says.
The Court of Justice ruled that Heather's rights were violated; however, given the cost of policing and the potential for conflict, it determined that "it was far better to separate from the law."
Disappointed by the decision, Heather is now appealing to the public for help in filing an appeal:
"It's one thing to pay a $250 fine, but for me that doesn't accomplish anything, it confirms that the statute is valid, I want to challenge the context and validity of the statute itself."
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