After receiving an anonymous complaint, Yavapai County Development Services initiated an investigation into Joshua and Emily’s property. This means the county’s punishments impact rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, rights that cannot be lost for mere zoning infractions. Joshua, Emily, and their friends have a right to associate on private property and engage in common, non-commercial activities. Joshua and Emily are being prevented from communicating and socializing in ways that don’t threaten anyone and that don’t require a permit. And Joshua and Emily plan to remind Yavapai County Development Services of that fact.

Source: Forbes May 26, 2020 19:18 UTC