§ 2-202. Bill of Rights.

(1)

All persons are born free and equal in dignity and rights. They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act toward one another with respect.

(2)

All government, of right, originates with the people, is founded on their will along, and is instituted to protect the rights of the individual and to provide for the general welfare of the people.

(3)

The people have the right to a government responsive to their will and the right to take part in the government of the City, either directly or through freely chosen representatives.

(4)

The people have the right to lawful and peaceful assembly, to petition the government for redress of grievance, and to equal access to public services.

(5)

The people have the right to life, liberty, and security of person, the right to live free from fear or violence, and the right to safe neighborhoods conducive to the enjoyment of liberty.

(6)

No law shall deprive any person of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the Constitution and laws of the United States or the State of Louisiana, nor shall any law discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin. No law shall arbitrarily and capriciously or unreasonably discriminate against a person because of birth, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, culture, language social origin, or political affiliations.

(7)

The people have the right to freedom of opinion and expression. No law shall restrain freedom of speech or freedom of the press.

(8)

The people have the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. No law shall be enacted respecting an establishment of religion.

(9)

The people have the right to a government of the highest ethical standards, free from corruption, untainted by graft, and conducted in accordance with sound fiscal planning and administration.

(10)

The natural resources of the City and the healthful, scenic, historic, and aesthetic quality of the municipal environment shall be protected, conserved, and replenished insofar as possible consistent with the health, safety, and welfare of the people.

(11)

This Bill of Rights shall not create any enforceable rights, duties, obligations or causes of action under this Charter beyond those guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States or the Constitution of the State of Louisiana.