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July 23, 2012

Times Free Press: Both sides say first amendment is in their corner as first ruling on prayer in meetings looms

by Ansley Haman
The Chattanooga Times Free Press

Both parties in a federal lawsuit over prayer at Hamilton County Commission meetings claim the First Amendment is on their side.

In the six weeks since Brandon Jones and Tommy Coleman sued Hamilton County over the commission's regular Christian prayers during meetings, the county courthouse has drawn dozens of people expressing their thoughts and emotions through silent protest, prayer, public comment and, occasionally, verbal confrontation.

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