In 2019, Officer Simmons was involved in enforcing a village ordinance against panhandling, leading to a lawsuit alleging violation of First Amendment rights. The court denied the motion to dismiss, allowing the case to proceed, highlighting potential concerns with the enforcement actions taken by Officer Simmons. ([law.justia.com](https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/district-courts/illinois/ilndce/1%3A2019cv05604/367961/52/?utm_source=openai))