Greenberg V. Haggerty Et Al
Summary: This lawsuit, filed by Zachary Greenberg in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, challenges the constitutionality of Pennsylvania Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(g). Greenberg, a licensed attorney in Pennsylvania and Program Officer for the organization FIRE, argues that the rule violates his First Amendment rights by restricting his ability to express controversial opinions and engage in advocacy related to his work. The lawsuit seeks a declaration that Rule 8.4(g) is unconstitutional and an injunction preventing its enforcement against Greenberg. It also raises concerns about the potential misuse of the rule to harass speakers for political reasons and highlights instances where individuals, including Supreme Court Justices, have faced accusations of prejudice and bias based on their opinions and comments.
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