'We have recognized our error,' the township council president said after the ban drew national attention.
The Edison Township Council unanimously passed an ordinance at its Jan. 8 meeting repealing its previous ordinance establishing rules of decorum at public meetings, after the new policy upset residents and state lawmakers, and caused an uproar on social media.
“Therefore, I am glad that we have recognized our error and can move on with the more important business of Edison,” she added. “Democrats in Edison, NJ have banned the American Flag, the U.S. Constitution, and other ‘props’ from their Council Meetings,” the state Republican Party said on its social media account last month. The post and other social media messages included video of a speaker at an Edison meetingIn a statement, then-council president Nishith Patel apologized for the “confusion” over the ordinance and said neither Edison officials nor the new rules banned American flags from meetings.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
‘American Primeval’ Review: Netflix’s Violent, Bloody Saga Of The American Frontier Is A Harrowing WatchNetflix’s new Western series is a bleak and bloody affair.
Read more »
Peter Berg's 'American Primeval': A Brutally Honest Look at the Birth of the American WestDirector Peter Berg delves into the violent and gritty expansion of the American West in his new Netflix series, 'American Primeval'. He discusses the importance of authenticity, the challenges of filming on location, and the inherent violence of humanity with Collider.
Read more »
American Primeval: A Gritty Look at the American WestNetflix's American Primeval offers a brutal and captivating glimpse into the violent frontier of 1850s Utah. Combining historical figures with fictional characters, the series explores the struggle for power and survival amidst the expansion of the American West.
Read more »
American Primeval: A Gritty Reimagining of the American WestAmerican Primeval, a new Netflix series, presents a raw and realistic depiction of the American West during the Utah War. While fictional characters drive the narrative, the series is deeply rooted in historical events, including the Mountain Meadows Massacre.
Read more »
American Primeval: A Gritty and Unflinching Look at the American WestThis Netflix limited series, set in the midst of the American westward expansion, follows the lives of men and women battling for survival and prosperity against rivals and the unforgiving environment. It explores the harsh realities of frontier life, the clash of cultures, and the complex social dynamics that emerge as individuals fight for their place in the new world.
Read more »
‘The Brutalist’ Is Brady Corbet’s Great American MasterpieceChanneling the vibe of 1970s epics, this story of a Hungarian architect struggling to realize a dream project in America is an instant classic.
Read more »