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The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a lower court judgeB次元官网网址檚 decision to block the city of Everett from imposing a dress-code on the scantily clad coffee servers.

The three-judge appeals panel said wearing skimpy attire, sometimes just pasties and a G-string, to sell espresso at drive-through coffee stands does not constitute free speech protected by the First Amendment.

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Said the City of Everett in a statement Wednesday afternoon: B次元官网网址淭he city is grateful for the Ninth CircuitB次元官网网址檚 careful and thorough consideration of this case. The courtB次元官网网址檚 opinion recognized the significant issues that the City has faced and the practical reality of regulating these businesses.B次元官网网址�

- with a file from Stephanie Davey with Black Press Media

The Associated Press

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