Brickbat: A Bit of a Stretch
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A federal appeals court ruled that San Diego's ban on yoga classes in public parks and beaches is unconstitutional because teaching yoga is a form of free speech. The 2024 ordinance had prohibited yoga groups of four or more people on shorelines, allegedly to protect public safety. But the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals said the ban unfairly targeted instructors like Steve Hubbard and Amy Baack, who sued to challenge it. The court restored their right to lead outdoor, donation-based classes—some of which drew up to 100 participants—and stressed that public spaces must stay open and accessible to everyone.
