On July 22, 2003, IJ-WA filed a lawsuit on Dennis’ behalf challenging the City’s illegal ban on portable signs arguing the City’s actions violate the free speech guarantees of the Washington state and U.S. Constitutions. The Washington state Constitution, in particular, protects all forms of speech by guaranteeing to Washington residents the right to “freely speak, write and publish on all subjects.” It does not say “all subjects, except bagels.”