Legal Question in Constitutional Law in Maine

I got kicked out of my local American Legion hall (Lincoln, Maine) because I gave someone a ride after she had fell coming out of bingo because there were no lights. She was hurt and wanted to go to the hospital so I offered to give her a ride there. And now I'm kicked out because she told her brother and he told the Commander of the hall that I had told her to sue the hall. This woman is in fact mentally challenged and has a local case worker. Where I didn't do anything illegal I don't understand why I'm not allowed at the hall, or if he even has the right to tell me I can't go anymore. Where I only said, accordingly to a third party (her brother) who I've never spoke to, to sue, which is a part of my freedom of speech, how can I be kicked out for that.


Asked on 10/29/10, 9:08 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Only the government is forbidden to restrict your speech. The American Legion is a private organization, and its hall is private property. It can ban you from the premises for any non-discriminatory reason or for no reason at all, unless you have a contract with it that says otherwise.

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Answered on 11/04/10, 12:12 pm


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