On June 5, the First Circuit held oral arguments on whether to grant Maine state representative Laurel D. Libby injunctive relief that would enable her to speak in the State House of Representatives. The U.S. Supreme Court already granted her injunctive relief letting her vote on the floor of the State House. But the U.S. Supreme Court did not consider the issue of her ability to speak. Libby v Fecteau, 36-1385.
The oral argument lasted for one hour and twelve minutes. Listen to it at this link.
In April the First Circuit had denied injunctive relief to Libby on both voting and speaking. In April the three judges were Gustavo Gelpi, William J. Kayatta, and Lara Montecalvo. But on June 5, there was a different panel, including only one judge who had been on the case in April, Judge Montecalvo. The two other judges on June 5 were Seth Aframe and Camille Velez-Rive.
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ELB re Libby
I think in my own opinionthat ths is a total disgraceful decision not to let Rep Laurel Lbby speak in on State House Government Sessions. I for one would like to know the logical reasons as to why. Thank You!!
Libby is one of the few sensible voices in the commie Maine legislature.
Bob is right again!