Dolton, Illinois Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces federal lawsuit after a brawl erupts at a public meeting. The incident, involving Henyard’s boyfriend and critics, has sparked outrage among conservatives concerned about government overreach and the erosion of First Amendment rights. This latest controversy adds to a series of scandals plaguing the Democratic mayor’s administration.

Chaos Erupts at Town Board Meeting

A heated exchange between activist Jedidiah Brown and Mayor Henyard quickly escalated into a physical altercation. The brawl reportedly began after Brown concluded his remarks by calling Henyard a derogatory term.

Henyard’s boyfriend, Kamal Woods, allegedly threatened Brown, leading to a physical confrontation. The mayor herself is accused of striking Brown and another man, Lavell Redmond, with a microphone during the melee.

Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard, others hit with federal lawsuit over fight at meeting– #TiffanyHenyard has much in common with @JasmineForUS. #JasmineCrockett took pro bono cases for Black Lives Matter activists. Crockett is a member of:
-Congressional BLACK Caucus… pic.twitter.com/JFzOcVKPKQ

— Carpe Diem (@SwampDrainDC) February 19, 2025

Federal Lawsuit Alleges Constitutional Violations

Brown and Redmond have filed separate federal lawsuits against Henyard, Woods, Thornton Township, South Holland police, and a private security firm. The plaintiffs claim their First and Fourteenth Amendment rights were violated during the incident.

Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard, others hit with federal lawsuit over fight at meeting https://t.co/UBruFziIg2 #FoxNews Under Biden, the FBI has been investigating Henyard for 3yrs, Why is she not in Jail,, Fucking Wray, did nothing but fuck true Americans.

— danny mick (@danofukraine) February 19, 2025

The lawsuits allege that local law enforcement and security personnel failed to intervene and protect the plaintiffs’ constitutional rights. This raises serious questions about the abuse of power and the suppression of free speech in Dolton.

Mayor Henyard’s Troubled History

This latest incident is just one in a series of controversies surrounding Mayor Henyard’s administration. The Illinois Attorney General previously shut down her cancer charity amid allegations of financial mismanagement.

“There is no evidence that any business development opportunities came to the village as a result of either of these two trips.” – Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot

Henyard has been accused of overspending and misusing city credit cards. Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot even reported Henyard’s efforts to cover up financial improprieties, describing it as a “systemic effort” to conceal wrongdoing.

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Brawl involving Tiffany Henyard leads to 2 lawsuits | WGN-TV

Dolton, Illinois mayor Tiffany Henyard, others hit with federal lawsuit over fight at meeting | Fox News