Thomas Westgard was one offive protestors cited on November 9, 2019 while protesting the presence of Schooner Creek Farm at the market.Schooner Creek Farm is co-owned by Sarah Dye, who calls herself an “Identitarian.”
Experts say Identitarians are opposed to changing the country through diversity.
Last June, Bloomington Mayor John Hamilton said removing Dye and Schooner Creek Farm from the market would violate Dye's civil rights.
In the seven-page tort notice, Westgard claims his group was selectively targeted by Bloomington Police. The suit claims police did not arrest other people at the market who were allegedly threatening patrons and vendors.
In the suit, Westgard says he was cited for violating “unofficial and undisclosed” rules of protesting at the market.
Westgard is seeking $500,000 in damages.
Claims made in a lawsuit reflect only one side of the case.
