Lisa Disbrow with Patriots of Contra Costa says she's been told to take down the flags seven times since Memorial Day because the state agencies fielded complaints.
Leslie BrinkleySome Trump supporters in the East Bay claim they're being illegally forced to remove flags and signs from above Highway 24.Some Trump supporters in the East Bay claim they're being illegally forced to remove flags and signs from above Highway 24.
Lisa Disbrow with Patriots of Contra Costa shared videos with ABC7 News of her encounter with Caltrans when she was told to remove American flags and Trump signs on the El Curtola Blvd. overpass over Highway 24 in Lafayette. That overpass has become popular with groups hoping to engage motorists. But this year, signs were posted on the bridge stating it is unlawful to affix, post or leave flags, signs or banners.
"Why is it that only Patriots of Contra Costa and MAGA groups have been removed?" She said. "Then why can the Jews come up at 4 o' clock to 6:30 and put theirs up? Why can Hamas and Palestinians put theirs up? Why can other groups put theirs up? My first amendment doesn't evaporate because you don't like it."
But Caltrans responded to the accusations with a statement saying: "Caltrans is content neutral... posting of messages or objects on overpasses or fencing creates a distraction for motorists."CHP went on to say, "It is illegal to attach or otherwise hang any sort of sign or banner on an overpass fence. It is not illegal to stand there holding the same sign or banner."The City of Lafayette said they are abiding by state policy.Copyright © 2024 KGO-TV. All Rights Reserved.
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.
Bay Area arts: 7 great shows and concerts to catch in the Bay AreaFrom Merola Opera singers to Fantastic Negrito and a blast of Nature ay Cal Academy, there is a lot to see and do this weekend in the Bay Area.
Read more »
East Bay engineer dedicates himself to cleaning up the Bay AreaDuring a time when there is a lot of uncertainty about the future of Oakland, one local engineer has been trying to spread some civic pride in his hometown and across the rest of the Bay Area.
Read more »
East Bay to still see triple-digit temps, but Bay Area to begin cooling offWith the peak of the heat wave over, the Bay Area will begin to see temperatures cooling off, but some inland areas will still be experiencing triple-digit temps.
Read more »
Photos: Is that shark smiling? Here's why young great whites grin at Monterey Bay's Shark ParkA Bay Area photographer captures juvenile white sharks 'smiling' in the warm waters of Monterey Bay.
Read more »
‘Violence is never acceptable:’ Bay Area leaders react to Donald Trump rally shootingThe former president was shot during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday in an apparent assassination attempt, according to law enforcement officials.
Read more »
Bay Area community reacts to shooting at Trump rallyBay Area residents believe former President Donald Trump may fare better in the November election due to what happened on Saturday.
Read more »