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Target Sues California Gay Rights Group for Lobbying Outside Stores

Same-Sex Marriage Activists Cite Free Speech, Company Wants 'Distraction-Free Shopping'

ABC NEWS BY DEVIN DWYER
March 25, 2011

Eight months after sparking a national firestorm over donations in support of a political candidate who opposed gay rights, Target Corp. once again is raising the ire of the gay and lesbian community by suing a California advocacy group that has been lobbying for same-sex marriage outside its stores.

The company wants to ban activists with the grassroots group Canvass for a Cause from its properties, saying their recent activities at eight San Diego-area stores have made customers feel uncomfortable and could be hurting business. Read more »

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