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Council directs city attorney to draft ordinance targeting online solicitation of illegal street races, after legal caveats
Summary
Council asked the city attorney to draft ordinance language that would prohibit intentionally soliciting, inducing or facilitating illegal street races or sideshows, while exempting authorized news gathering; attorneys warned the language must be narrowly tailored to avoid First Amendment problems flagged by a federal appeals court.
Councilmembers directed the city attorney on Nov. 18 to draft ordinance language aimed at curbing the online solicitation and facilitation of illegal street races and sideshows.
Councilmember Rick Soady framed the proposal as a public‑safety measure aimed at those who organize and promote dangerous street takeovers via social media or messaging. "If you organize, promote, or…
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