For years, major sporting and cultural events have bullied host cities into suppressing free speech and other fundamental rights via so-called “clean zone” ordinances. Such measures typically ...

NEW ORLEANS — Essence Fest filed a lawsuit against some local businesses this weekend, claiming they violated the “Clean Zone” ordinance in New Orleans. Essentially, a Clean Zone exists to ensure ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council voted to allow a “Clean Zone,” around events related to Essence Fest, ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The New Orleans City Council voted to allow a "Clean Zone," around events related to Essence Fest, prohibiting certain street vending and alcohol sales. The clean zone prohibits ...