Summary
ATLANTA - Augusta's attempts to control protesters suffered a blow Thursday when a federal appeals court ruled a local ordinance unconstitutional.
The ruling was a belated victory for National Council of Women's Organizations head Martha Burk, coming a year and a week after she led a small but well-publicized protest during the 2003 Masters Tournament against Augusta National Golf Club's all-male membership.See the full content of this document
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Protest Ordinance Struck Down
Ms. Burk, who didn't picket last week's tournament, had sought to position a few dozen protesters outside the club's gates to maximize their visibility. But when she announced her plans, city officials rushed to pass an ordinance restr...
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