Burnam Sues Judge Over Meeting Removal | Dallas News

Former Texas Rep. Lon Burnam, 73, sues Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare after being forcibly removed and arrested during a contentious county meeting over polling location cuts. Burnam claims he was unlawfully ejected for speaking within his allotted time and protesting O’Hare’s handling of autistic speaker Base Mego — who had been granted microphone accommodations — and later lifted the mic himself as nonviolent resistance. The suit seeks to overturn restrictions barring Burnam from entering county buildings without escort, citing a pattern of suppressing free speech and targeting critics, including those challenging O’Hare’s reelection bid. Burnam argues this conduct violates First Amendment rights and reflects a broader trend of chilling public discourse under O’Hare’s leadership. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/politics/former-texas-rep-burnam-files-civil-rights-lawsuit-tarrant-county-judge-tim-ohare/287-366f6038-0641-4406-9290-1292be212988 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f3e46e89cbdb081b Report issues to [email protected].