A Tennessee woman who hates both Trump and Biden won a $32,000 lawsuit against her city after it fined her for a vulgar yard sign.
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Julie Pereira posted a yard sign crudely expressing her dissatisfaction with both Biden and Trump. But her city, Lakeland, Tennessee, near Memphis, deemed the sign "obscene" and fined her $50 a day. She sued — and has now settled, with the town paying her around $32,000 in costs and legal fees. Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Advertisement A Tennessee woman whose eyebrow-raising political yard sign led to her being fined hundreds of dollars won about $32,000 after filing a First Amendment lawsuit against her city. Earlier this year, Julie Pereira posted a sign in her front year saying "Fuck 'Em Both 2024." But it didn't take long for neighbors to complain and for a code enforcement officer from the Memphis suburb of Lakeland to fine Pereira for violating a city law against obscene signs. This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? Log in .