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Ninth Circuit Asked to Allow Merchants to Intervene Suit

8/28/2026

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Attorney Andrea Butler leads U.S. merchants in suing to protect the Olvera Street cross and Nativity display.
The Ninth Circuit Court was asked to permit the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation to intervene in the suit.
Plaintiffs claim the 1929 cross and annual Nativity scene represent historic Mexican-American Catholic heritage.
A resident sued Los Angeles, arguing the displays offend non-believers and must be removed or covered.

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Story summary

Attorney Andrea Butler leads U.S. merchants in suing to protect the Olvera Street cross and Nativity display.
The Ninth Circuit Court was asked to permit the Olvera Street Merchants Association Foundation to intervene in the suit.
Plaintiffs claim the 1929 cross and annual Nativity scene represent historic Mexican-American Catholic heritage.
A resident sued Los Angeles, arguing the displays offend non-believers and must be removed or covered.