Republican Party banned from naturalization ceremonies?

today about being banned from naturalization ceremonies at the civic center. they say in the past they’ve been allowed to hand something like this to new citizens … a copy of the constitution and declaration of independence, stamped with the party’s logo. abc-7’s darren hunt found out that’s no longer the case. “the republican party, for while now, attends the naturalization ceremonies for people that are becoming citizens of the u.s.” adolpho telles is chairman of the el paso republican party … which he said was told last week by civic center staff they could no longer hand out copies of the constitution and declaration of independence, among other documents, to new citizens outside naturalization ceremonies. “we have done that in the pas and we were notifying the city of this issue that concerns us, because i think that violates our free speech.” “i am a naturalized citizen, remember that day when i was nine years old as if it was today … ” lis sprinkle is a volunteer for the el paso republican party, who enjoys volunteer for the el paso republican party, who enjoys handing out information to new citizens. “it’s an extreme pleasure for me, i think i get more out of it sometimes than then the new citizens do … i almost feel like i’m passing it on this privilege of freedom … please talk to the management at the civic center and allow us to continue this wonderful experience for both the new citizens and citizens of el paso.” some council members expressed concern about the republican logo on the documents. “i think its great handing ou the constitution, i’m not sure about the other stuff.” “on the back of your book, mr svarzbein pointed out … support your values, vote republican.” telles believes the freedom of speech and public assembly guaranteed by the first amendment allow them to do it. “it is a public gathering place because its in front of the civic center, in front of the abraham chavez theater … that is a meeting place where events occur with regularity … so it is a place where we should be able to meet whenever we so choose.” darren hunt, abc-7. destination el paso, which manages the civic center, told abc-7 per u-s citizenship and immigration rules, the el paso republican party will no longer be allowed to attend naturalization events or surrounding area to distribute information. however, any individual or group is allowed to be in the public right away along santa fe street. the next naturalization ceremony is scheduled for friday at the civic center. telles said the republican party plans to be there. also new … new mexico governor susana martinez has ordered an immediate review of