Philly tour guides will not be able to sue

Tour guides upset over a rule that would require them to pass a test to lead visitors around Philly can’t proceed with a free-speech lawsuit while the tests are on hold, reports the Washington Post.

The guides wanted to sue — claiming their First Amendment rights were being violated — but now a federal appeals court has made that moot. Will this result in any change in those “Betsey Ross drank her latte here” claims made by some tour operators? Stay tuned.