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PRESENTATION TITLE (EDIT ON MASTER)Free Speech in Public Meetings: Relevant Case Law•Generally permissible limitations on speech at public meetings:–If a limited public forum (as council meetings generally are), city can limit discussion to agenda items•Green v. Nocciero, 676 F.3d 748 (8th Cir. 2012)–City can impose limits for each public comment •Wright v. Anthony, 733 F.2d 575 (8th Cir. 1984)–Limitations on repetitive interruptions and disregard for decorum•Eichenlaub v. Twp. of Indiana, 385 F.3d 274, 281 (3d Cir. 2004); incorporated by Green 676 F.3d at 753–Limitations on personal attacks, sometimes•Steinburg v. Chesterfield County Planning Comm'n, 527 F.3d 377 (4th Cir. 2008)•But see Bach v. School Bd. of Va. Beach, 139 F. Supp. 2d 738, 741 (E.D. Va. 2001) (invalidating school board bylaw which prohibited speakers from making personal attacks)•But, criminal action against disrupters poses problems8