A federal judge has ruled that The Satanic Temple’s lawsuit against the City of Boston over the refusal to fly TST’s flag at City Hall has survived the City of Boston’s attempt to have the case thrown out.
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley denied Boston’s Motion to Dismiss, finding that TST plausibly alleged violations of free speech, free exercise, and the Establishment Clause.
The Court agreed that TST’s claims — including viewpoint discrimination and preferential treatment of Christian groups — are legally sufficient to proceed.
The judge also ruled that Boston must answer TST’s claims regarding violations of the Massachusetts Freedom of Information Act.
While Mayor Michelle Wu was dismissed as a defendant on technical grounds, the City of Boston remains fully in the case.
This means TST’s lawsuit now moves into the discovery phase, where the City will be required to produce documents and evidence under oath.
Read more about TST v. Boston.
