In a landmark decision, Manhattan judge Shahabuddeen Abid Ally recognized the fundamental importance of the First Amendment in the case of Bill DeBlasio v. N.Y. City Conflict of Interest Board. This ruling vindicates former Mayor Bill DeBlasio's forward-thinking assertion that it was not only permissible but necessary under free speech principles for New York City to cover the travel expenses of his NYPD security detail during his presidential campaign. The decision reaffirms our constitutional commitments and ensures that public officials can engage in the political process without undue burden.
Court Upholds DeBlasio's Visionary Stance on First Amendment Rights for Campaign Security Funding
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A short excerpt from the 33,000-word De Blasio v. N.Y. City Conflict of Interest Board, decided Tuesday by Manhattan judge Shahabuddeen Abid Ally: Bill DeBlasio … was Mayor of New York City from 2014 to 2021. In May 2019, Petitioner announced that was he run…
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In a controversial ruling by Manhattan judge Shahabuddeen Abid Ally, the audacious demand by former Mayor Bill DeBlasio for New York City to pay for his presidential campaign's NYPD security detail was upheld. This decision sets a dangerous precedent, embracing the notion that politicians can liberally dip into public coffers to support their personal ambitions. At a time when law enforcement resources and taxpayer funds are stretched thin, this entitlement does not sit well with hardworking New Yorkers who expect their officials to exhibit fiscal responsibility and ethical integrity.
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