Core Points - Rumble Canada and Rebel News Network are suing the Canadian government and officials for allegedly infringing on their constitutional right to free expression [1][5] - The lawsuit claims that officials attempted to block two public gatherings by imposing excessive security fees, which were deemed unnecessary [2][3] - The plaintiffs are seeking $37,177.80 for security costs, $250,000 in punitive damages, and legal expenses [1] Company Overview - Rumble is a high-growth video platform and cloud services provider aiming to restore an open internet [9] - Rebel News Network operates as an independent online news and media company, accredited by various governments [9] Legal Allegations - The lawsuit alleges that local officials were aware there were no threats of unrest but still imposed high security charges to disrupt the events [3][4] - Internal communications suggest that officials sought ways to prevent the events based on the political beliefs of the participants [3][4] - The rental agreement for the venue included provisions to uphold free speech principles, which the plaintiffs argue were violated [6][5] Political Context - MP Ya'ara Saks is named as a defendant and is accused of attempting to interfere with the events due to political motivations related to her electoral competition [7][8] - This lawsuit follows previous allegations against government officials for blocking Rebel News from accessing official social media accounts [7]