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Yesterday, in a rather swift decision, a San Diego judge ruled that a pro-gay and lesbian marriage group can continue to canvas outside of Target stores in California. The decision for Target to sue the gay-rights group Canvas For A Cause, raised eyebrows across the LGBT community who were slowly regaining trust in the corporation that made headlines for donating $150,000 to an anti-gay PAC. From Business Week:

Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Barton denied a request for a temporary injunction by the Minnesota-based retail giant, saying Target Corp. did not present enough evidence to show Canvass For A Cause volunteers have been harassing its customers.

In his ruling, Barton said the store entrances are considered a public forum under California law. He also warned the San Diego group to be respectful when it canvasses and to not impede the flow of traffic.

Canvass For A Cause director Tres Watson called the ruling a victory for not only his organization, but for free speech.