Chief Blanchard Lawsuit: Aransas Pass First Amendment Fight!
Does the power of a public official extend to silencing dissenting voices? The unfolding legal saga surrounding Chief Eric Blanchard of Aransas Pass, Texas, suggests a potentially alarming overreach of authority and a blatant disregard for the constitutional rights of its citizens.
At the heart of the controversy lies a lawsuit alleging that Chief Blanchard violated the First Amendment rights of Jason Followell, a local resident. Followell, along with his lawyer, C.J. Grisham, initiated legal action against Blanchard and other city officials following a series of contentious incidents that transpired during Aransas Pass City Council meetings. These incidents, sparked by disagreements over public decorum rules, escalated to a point where Followell was allegedly silenced and ultimately removed from the council sessions.
| Eric Blanchard Bio/Information | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Eric Blanchard |
| Title/Position | Chief of Police, Aransas Pass, Texas (former) |
| Location Involved | Aransas Pass, Texas |
| Allegations | Violation of First Amendment Rights |
| Defendant | Eric Blanchard, along with other city officials. |
| Plaintiff | Jason Followell, represented by C.J. Grisham |
| Lawsuit Focus | Incidents at City Council meetings related to public decorum, leading to alleged First Amendment violations. |
| Key Individuals Named | Gary Edwards, Carrie Scruggs, Ram Gomez, Nathan Kelley (other officials involved) |
| Current Status | Lawsuit pending; outcome still in progress. |
| Additional Lawsuit (2014) | In September 2014, Eric Blanchard was sued, along with Aransas Pass entities, for claims including slander per se related to injury to professional reputation. |
| Reference Link | City of Aransas Pass Official Website |
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