Vietnam Veteran Blocked From Displaying Pro-Trump Merch In Nursing Home

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a Mississippi Vietnam War veteran who challenged a ban on political slogans at a military retirement home, ruling that the restriction does not violate the First Amendment.Johnny Fuselier filed a class action lawsuit against John S. RisCassi, the Chief Operating Officer of the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, claiming that rules preventing residents from wearing or displaying political messages in shared spaces infringed on his constitutional rights. But in a summary judgment, a judge found the policy to be lawful given the nature of the facility and its purpose.Newsweek has contacted Armed Forces Retirement Home for comment via email outside of regular working hours.What To KnowAccording to the summary judgment, the Armed Forces Retirement Home—Gulfport maintains rules governing behavior and dress in its communal areas, requiring residents to conduct themselves in a way that promotes harmony and avoids disruption. The guidelines state that “signs and apparel of racial, sexual, political, or ethnic slogans are not permitted.”The policy also sets standards for clothing in shared spaces, specifying that attire must be appropriate for a communal living environment and classifying garments with political slogans as unsuitable.Court filings describe Fuselier as a “passionate