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James Uthmeier: You do not have the First Amendment right to stand in the middle of the street, obstruct traffic, and threaten violence.

On the recordJune 11, 2026
You do not have the First Amendment right to stand in the middle of the street, obstruct traffic, and threaten violence.
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James Uthmeier
Florida
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floridaphoenix.com
Jun 11, 2026

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