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California Woman Sues DMV Over Revoked License Plate With Controversial Slogan
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A California resident, Yasmin Abd al-Nabi, is suing the state's DMV after her license plate 'RVRTSEA,' an abbreviation of 'from the river to the sea,' was revoked. She argues the confiscation violates her free speech rights, while the DMV and an administrative judge cited complaints from Jewish drivers and the potential for the slogan to incite violence. Abd al-Nabi denies malicious intent and seeks the plate's return, claiming free speech protection.
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- California resident Yasmin Abd al-Nabi is suing the DMV over her revoked license plate 'RVRTSEA'.
- The plate's abbreviation represents the pro-Palestinian slogan 'from the river to the sea'.
- Jewish drivers complained, reporting feelings of fear and personal threat from the slogan.
- An administrative judge upheld the revocation, citing potential incitement to violence or genocide.
- Abd al-Nabi argues the confiscation violates her constitutional right to free speech.
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