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https://web.archive.org/web/20240730164240/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13688653/marine-free-speech-victory-sign-porch-government.html
A former marine who was ordered to remove an outlandish eight-foot sign from his porch is celebrating a win for free speech after local officials revised their ban.
Pennsylvania resident Dave Bliler on Tuesday said he had 'shut down' the restrictions imposed on him by the borough and once again raised a 'F**k the government' sign on his property.
The Bliler family took legal action against what they called an 'unconstitutional infringement' of their First Amendment rights by Olyphant Borough, which had threatened to fine them.
Plaintiffs Dave, Chelsea, and Paige Bliler brought the case against the Olyphant Borough, Pennsylvania and William Shigo, the Borough's Zoning Officer.
Their suit was in response to an enforcement letter, alleging a violation of the sign ordinance, threatening a $500 fine, and mandating a permitting process by the borough.
The rule imposed a one-sign limit, not exceeding six square feet, subject to a content-reviewing permitting process.
The Blilers took down the offending sign, but also took legal action late last year.
Under this week's settlement, the borough revised its rules and now lets residents display up to three signs, each with a maximum size of sixteen square feet
It also eliminates the need for a permit.
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