'ASN FLU' License Plate in California Sparks Outrage on Social Media

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A vehicle registered in California with the license plate “ASN FLU” has sparked outrage after its photo was shared on social media last week.

The SUV, which was photographed on the road, had a Trump sticker on its rear window above the plate.

“The DMV currently does not have the authority to cancel this type of plate due to the court ruling in the Ogilvie case,” a DMV spokesperson said.

In November, a U.S. District Court ruled that the DMV cannot ban what it considers “offensive to good taste and decency” due to the First Amendment.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/asn-flu-license-plate-california-233701544.html

[USALiberal]

1. I would never damage the car......

But I might remove the license plate.

[North Shore Chicago]

2. Offensive AF!

[dlk]

3. When there's a public safety threat, it seems there could be an exception

I think Ogilvie case could be revisited. We’ve seen too many incidents of violence against Asians, especially the mass murder in Georgia.

[pidge]

5. I never heard about

violence against Asians until the GA incident,not once.

My DIL is Asian and never mentioned it



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[Johonny]

4. I can't believe this was a Trump supporter

said no one ever.

[gratuitous]

6. Looks like the tag expired last month

Which brings out my shocked face: