Ads for Yiannopoulos’ new book, “Dangerous,” were first accepted by WMATA, then removed from the transit system after riders complained. The lawsuit argues that parts of the agency’s ad policies ...

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority is removing billboards posted around Metro stations for a new book by former Breitbart writer Milo Yiannopoulos, citing its rules against political ...

Spitzer characterized the rejection of the ads as a “futile effort by WMATA to try to allow ads on a variety of things, but not ads on which people have different viewpoints. ...

WMATA rejected multiple PETA ads, including one saying "I'm ME, not MEAT. See the Individual. Go Vegan," next to a photo of a pig. The plaintiffs argue that "WMATA has accepted and displayed many ...

In response to Geller’s ad request, WMATA amended its guidelines for commercial advertising to include Guideline 9, an issue-oriented advertising ban that prohibits “advertisements intended to ...

Liberal and conservative groups sue WMATA over ad policy. by Mike Carter-Conneen/ ABC7. Wed, August 9th 2017 at 1:16 PM. Updated Thu, August 10th 2017 at 9:34 AM. 4. VIEW ALL PHOTOS.

AFDI's Pamela Geller has submitted a "free speech" ad to WMATA that features the winning cartoon from the Garland, Texas, "Draw Muhammad" contest. Accessibility statement Skip to main content.

Image via Archdiocese of Washington. “In 2015, WMATA changed its advertising policy to prohibit issue-oriented advertising, including political, religious and advocacy advertising,” Metro spokeswoman ...

WMATA, however, considers its advertising space a public forum, and has stated that the temporary ban is in place while the transit agency reviews its public policy. The ad has sparked controversy ...

The Archdiocese of Washington has taken legal action challenging WMATA’s advertising guidelines after they say their "Perfect Gift" initiative advertisement was rejected.

The plaintiffs denounced the WMATA’s decision to ban ads with religious content and argued the agency didn’t consistently enforce its policy, noting it had previously authorized ads that ...

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