You have a constitutional right to attend public meetings. If you’re kicked out for expressing your opinion rather than being disruptive, it may violate the First Amendment—especially under Kentucky and Ohio law.
In most cases, no. Public meetings—such as city council or school board meetings—must follow the First Amendment and your state’s open meetings laws. You have the right to attend and speak during designated public comment periods, even if your viewpoint is unpopular or critical of officials. In Kentucky and Ohio, courts have held that removing someone based on their viewpoint, rather than disruptive behavior, is often unconstitutional.
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