American Fork is being sued over its anti-panhandling law, with a challenger arguing it unconstitutionally restricts free speech. If the city loses, they’ll have to scrap the current rules and could be on the hook for some hefty legal bills.
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Taxpayers could end up footing the bill for expensive legal fees if the city decides to fight this in court.
Free speech advocates and legal teams challenging the ordinance stand to gain the most from a potential court victory.
The city's general fund and taxpayers, who will have to cover the costs of this legal battle.