Nelson Walker, and Fair Housing Foundation of Long Beach, Counter-Claimant-Appellant v. City of Lakewood, a California Municipality, 263 F.3d 1005 (2001)

Citation: Nelson Walker, and Fair Housing Foundation of Long Beach, Counter-Claimant-Appellant v. City of Lakewood, a California Municipality, 263 F.3d 1005 (2001)
Parent Document: Nelson Walker, and Fair Housing Foundation of Long Beach, Counter-Claimant-Appellant v. City of Lakewood, a California Municipality, 263 F.3d 1005 (2001)
Jurisdiction: United States (federal)
Effective Date: 2001-08-31
Original Source: https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/774777/nelson-walker-and-fair-housing-f... ↗

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tection to independent contractors. On October 18, 1999, the district court also granted summary judgment for the City on the FHF’s First Amendment retaliation claim. The district court held that, because of its confidential and policymaking position, the FHF was not entitled to First Amendment protection. The FHF now appeals. We have jurisdiction under 28 U.S.C. § 1291. We affirm the summary judgment on the § 1983 claim, but reverse the summary judgment on the FHA and FEHA retaliation claims. Standard of Review Standing is a question of law reviewed de novo. Stewart v. Thorpe Holding Co. Profit Sharing Plan, 207 F.3d 1143, 1149 (9th Cir.2000); San Pedro Hotel, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, 159 F.3d 470, 474-74 (9th Cir.1998). A grant of summary judgment is also reviewed de novo. Botosan v. Paul McNally Realty,

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