Since 1997, the city of Las Vegas has been campaigning against advertisers and solicitors on Fremont Street, claiming that their aggressive behavior discouraged tourists and businesses from participating in Fremont Street activities.

Last month, U.S. District Judge David Ezra ruled against the city’s ordinances banning unauthorized vending and structures such as stands, saying the laws violated the First Amendment’s protection of free speech.

Mayor Oscar Goodman refused to comment on the decision until after reading the ruling, but said he hoped Ezra didn’t hurt the city.

By Casino Connection Staff