Judicial Watch announced today that it has formally
asked District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Attorney
General Karl Racine for permission to paint “Because No One is Above
the Law!” on a Capitol Hill street (Independence Ave, SW between
2nd and 4th Streets SW). The Judicial Watch message would be the
identical size and coloring of the DC Government’s “Black Lives
Matter” political message on 16th Street NW.

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Dear Judicial Watch Supporter,

I want to personally share with you a press release that was just sent
to members of the media today. As always, Judicial Watch is fighting
on your behalf in Washington D.C. against government corruption and
abuse. Thank you for standing with Judicial Watch--you don’t want
to miss this!

Sincerely,
Amelia Koehn
Public Affairs Coordinator

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: 202-646-5188
June 11, 2020
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JUDICIAL WATCH ASKS DC MAYOR FOR PERMISSION TO PAINT ‘BECAUSE NO ONE
IS ABOVE LAW!’ ON CAPITOL HILL STREET

_Seeks Equal Access to New Free Speech Forum After DC
Government Authorized Painting of Political Slogan on DC Street_

(WASHINGTON, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today that it
has formally asked
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District of
Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Attorney General Karl Racine for
permission to paint “Because No One is Above the Law!” on a
Capitol Hill street (Independence Ave, SW between 2nd and
4th Streets SW). The Judicial Watch message would be the identical
size and coloring of the DC Government’s “Black Lives Matter”
political message on 16th Street NW.

On June 5, 2020, after days of protests and riots in Washington, DC,
Mayor Bowser authorized the painting
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of
“Black Lives Matter” on 16th Street NW, and later allowed
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“Defund
the Police” to be painted alongside it.

“Mayor Bowser made a decision to turn DC streets into a forum for
public expression. Judicial Watch seeks equal access to use this new
forum to educate Americans by painting our organization’s motto and
motivation, ‘Because No One Is Above the Law!,’ on a Capitol Hill
street,” said Judicial Watch President Tom Fitton. “This rule of
law message is timely, as it a reminder that rule of law applies to
– and protects – all Americans. If we are unlawfully denied access
and face viewpoint discrimination, we are prepared to go to court to
vindicate our First Amendment rights.”

The following is Judicial Watch’s June 10 letter to Mayor Bowser and
Attorney General Racine:

Re: Request to Paint Message on Independence Avenue SW

Dear Mayor Bowser and Attorney General Racine:

We note with interest Mayor Bowser’s recent decision approving the
painting of “Black Lives Matter” on 16th Street NW and the
approval of and/or acquiescence in the painting of “Defund the
Police” alongside the first message. Both messages are expressive
activity.

Judicial Watch, Inc. is a Washington, DC-based, non-profit
organization headquartered in Southwest DC. For more that twenty-five
years, Judicial Watch, Inc. has promoted transparency, accountability
and integrity in government and fidelity to the rule of law. Our motto
is “Because No One Is Above the Law!” – a message that is
particularly relevant today because it applies equally to law
enforcement and public officials as well as to protesters, looters,
and rioters.

Because DC streets surfaces are now being used as public fora for
expressive activity, we would like to have our motto painted on a
street, preferably Independence Avenue SW, between 2nd and 4th Streets
SW, which is near our offices. The lettering would be identical in
size and color to the lettering used to paint “Black Lives Matter”
on 16th Street NW. Judicial Watch, Inc. would pay the cost of the
painting, but we would likely need the assistance of the DC Government
to aid in traffic diversion and parking restrictions while the
painting is completed. Of course, the painting could be completed when
traffic is typically light, as was done with the “Black Lives
Matter” message.

As the timeliness of our message is important, please respond within 3
working days. If the Independence Avenue location is not possible, we
are open to considering alternative locations. Thank you for your
prompt attention to this matter

Sincerely,

Tom Fitton
President, Judicial Watch

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