Remember Teresa Borrenpohl, the woman who was violently dragged out of a town hall meeting? Well, she’s fighting back big time. After being pulled from her seat and pinned to the ground by plainclothes private security at a Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene, Borrenpohl now suing for $5 million ⬇️ - ThreadSky

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midem.bsky.social • 6 days ago

Remember Teresa Borrenpohl, the woman who was violently dragged out of a town hall meeting? Well, she’s fighting back big time. After being pulled from her seat and pinned to the ground by plainclothes private security at a Republican town hall in Coeur d’Alene, Borrenpohl now suing for $5 million ⬇️

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midem.bsky.social•6 days ago

She's taking on not just the guards but also Kootenai County Sheriff Bob Norris. She’s making it clear that what happened to her wasn’t just about one chaotic night—it was an attack on free speech and the right to hold public officials accountable.

midem.bsky.social•6 days ago

Borrenpohl, a former Democratic candidate, has become a rallying point for people fed up with the way dissent is being silenced. She’s spoken out about how town halls are supposed to be places for open dialogue, not echo chambers where critics get dragged out for asking tough questions.

midem.bsky.social•6 days ago

In her own words, she’s “deeply alarmed” that private security removed her “for simply exercising my fundamental right of free speech,” and she’s been moved by the outpouring of support from people across the country who have faced similar aggression.

midem.bsky.social•6 days ago

Her fight is already having an impact. The security guards involved have been charged with battery and false imprisonment, and the city has revoked the security firm’s license. Borrenpohl’s determination is inspiring others to demand accountability and reminding us all that democracy depends on the

midem.bsky.social•6 days ago

courage to speak up, even when those in power try to shut us down.

mayoubhappy.bsky.social•4 days ago

Please let us know where we can send money for her legal team

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