United States of America v. Alex Perez

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OUTCOME: 5th Cir Affir'd; case being appealed to US Sup. Ct

United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit grants oral argument on a First Amendment Freedom of Speech Claim involving the police’s usage of an alleged gang sign as probable cause to arrest ... individuals because it is a violation of Texas law – disturbing the peace – disorderly conduct by gesture. Oral arguments are scheduled for November 4th in New Orleans, Louisiana. See http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/clerk/calendar/int-cal.htm