A Milwaukee County regulation requiring special permits to use digital apps in county parks is facing a First Amendment challenge from the makers of augmented reality app Texas Rope ‘Em.
In a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin,Candy Lab AR claims the Milwaukee ordinance infringes on the company's freedom to publish the poker-themed video game. If the app maker prevails, it could set an important precedent blocking other localities from trying to curtail the scope and use of AR and location-based apps. This would represent a boon for competition, free speech and technological innovation.
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