You have the right to speak during public comment at city council meetings. If you’re kicked out for your viewpoint—not because you were disruptive—it may violate the First Amendment, especially under Kentucky and Ohio law.
If you’re removed from a city council meeting simply for expressing an unpopular opinion, that could violate your First Amendment rights. Officials can ask you to leave only if you are truly disruptive—not just because they disagree with your message. In both Kentucky and Ohio, public meetings are considered limited public forums, and content-neutral rules must be applied equally. If you were silenced, removed, or banned from attending future meetings, you may have grounds for legal action.
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