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Judge: City Sidewalk Ordinance Is Unconstitutional
A Lawrence Municipal Court judge says part of a city ordinance that makes it illegal to obstruct traffic on sidewalks is unconstitutional.
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Friday, February 10, 2012
A Lawrence Municipal Court judge says part of a city ordinance that makes it illegal to obstruct traffic on sidewalks is unconstitutional.
Judge Randy McGrath ruled Wednesday in the case of 54-year-old Robert Gilmore, who faced three misdemeanor counts after being accused of blocking downtown sidewalks last year.
Gilmore is often seen in downtown Lawrence wearing a robe or bed
sheet. His mother says Gilmore is mentally ill.
McGrath ruled that parts of the ordinance making it illegal to "continue to obstruct traffic" and forcing people to walk around someone are vague and unconstitutional. He ruled sections on leaving objects in a right of way and intentionally obstructing traffic are constitutional.
The city has until Feb. 22 to decide whether to appeal the decision.
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