ACLU, ACORN allege MTA blocked free speech

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The American Civil Liberties Union filed a federal lawsuit Thursday alleging the Maryland Transit Administration has unconstitutionally blocked voter registration drives for low-income residents near its bus stops.

The Baltimore City Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now attempted to hold voter-registrationdrives but was denied permits, said Sonja Merchant-Jones, chairwoman of the city?s community activist group.

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