NCLA calls CPSC's ban on Krenik unconstitutional retaliation
New Civil Liberties AllianceCivil liberties litigation organization representing Edward Krenik
NCLA calls CPSC's ban on Krenik unconstitutional retaliation.
“Speaking out shouldn’t get you shut out. 🚫 After Edward Krenik raised concerns with the White House about the @USCPSC and Commissioner @FeldmanCPSC, the agency barred him from its facilities and restricted his access to agency personnel. NCLA is suing to stop this unconstitutional retaliation and defend his rights to free speech, to petition the government, and to due process.”
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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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NCLA posted about its lawsuit challenging the ban after Krenik's advocacy to the White House.
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NCLA posted about its lawsuit challenging the ban after Krenik's advocacy to the White House.
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The post seeks an end to the restriction through the pending lawsuit.
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Relative to CPSC's access ban, NCLA expressly calls the restriction retaliation and says it violates speech, petition and due-process rights.
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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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