This Complaint includes allegations of violations of the First and Fourth Amendments, targeted harassment, racist language used by the Mayor during public meeting, and excessive fines, among others ( article contains vulgar language from the Complaint). On February 22, 2021, Plaintiffs (two 80 year old Illinois residents and their caregiver) filed suit in United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois against the Village of Melrose Park ("VMP") and its Mayor, Ronald Serpico, after the 80 year old couple were cited by the Town for putting up Christmas Lights this past holiday season. The plaintiffs were also cited for placing lawn chairs on the front lawn of their home and on their front porch.