On June 20, 2024, a police officer in Chapin, South Carolina approached Ernest Giardino and told him that he needed the city’s permission to continue what he was doing.
What was he doing? For the past eight months, Ernie was sharing his faith with a sign on a public sidewalk without incident. And now, he’s suddenly being forced by a city ordinance to apply for a permit to continue sharing his message.
That’s not only wrong…It’s unconstitutional.
Watch as First Liberty Senior Counsel Nate Kellum explains why Ernie is free to peacefully share his message and what First Liberty is doing to ensure that the residents of Chapin can freely display their faith.
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