Rollins argues that the delay in imposing Krenik's ban undermines the security rationale
Kara RollinsSenior litigation counsel at the New Civil Liberties Alliance
Rollins argues that the delay in imposing Krenik's ban undermines the security rationale.
“If a security threat were real, it would not sit quietly for almost a year. The timing of the bar tells the story: CPSC and Acting Chairman Feldman acted within days of the Senate restoring the Commission’s quorum, just when Mr. Krenik’s advocacy would matter most. The right to petition keeps government answerable to the governed, and it means nothing if officials can banish those with whom they disagree.”
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Edward Krenik challenges CPSC's security ban as a violation of his right to petition
An August 28 staff letter signed by CPSC security specialist James Webb barred lobbyist Edward Krenik from agency facilities, citing a credible threat and abusive and disruptive conduct. Krenik sued on October 20, alleging retaliation and a denial of due process. The letter permits specified nonphysical contact and says the Commission did not review or approve it.
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Counsel announces the suit. Chenoweth expressly conditions his personal-vendetta argument on what investigation establishes.
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Rollins questions whether the timing of Krenik's ban supports CPSC's security rationale.
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Her argument rests on the delay and the timing of the restored commission quorum.
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Relative to CPSC's ban on Krenik, Rollins argues that the timing supports a retaliatory explanation and criticizes the restriction on lobbying.
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“Your recent conduct has been determined to pose a credible threat to agency personnel and federal operations. Your repeated abusive and disruptive behavior, along with your continued attempts to contact staff using improper and unauthorized communication channels, constitute serious violations of federal property regulations and security directives.”Read statement
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