PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay councilman censured over controversial social media posts against Indian immigrants is asking a federal judge to halt his punishment from the city.

In a hearing on Wednesday, oral arguments will be heard on a motion from Chandler Langevin for a preliminary injunction.

Anthony Sabatini, who represents Langevin, filed a federal lawsuit in October against the city of Palm Bay.

[VIDEO: Palm Bay councilman threatens legal action against possible Palm Bay censure]

Sabatini has argued that the action the city took against Langevin was a clear First Amendment violation.

“They cannot actually remove his ability to speak freely during a portion of the meeting he’s entitled to as an elected official,” Sabatini said.

Langevin came under fire for recent posts

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