A mother was taken into custody at an Arizona council meeting for speaking out against city policies while her 10-year-old daughter looked on.

A woman was removed from a city council meeting in Arizona due to her criticism of city policies, which she believed infringed upon her constitutional rights.

Rebekah Massie, a city employee, was accused of professional misconduct by her mother, Mom Rebekah Massie, which resulted in her immediate removal from her position. Mayor Skip Hall stated that by agreeing to speak at the meeting, Massie agreed not to attack individual city employees directly.

"During the city Council meeting, it is important to note that oral communications may not be used to lodge charges or complaints against any employee of the city or members of the body, regardless of whether the person is identified by name or reference."

The mom responded by calling the policy "unconstitutional."

My First Amendment is being violated, and that's not okay, Massie stated.

The mayor and mom engaged in a heated debate, resulting in her arrest and charges of criminal trespassing.

"Well, this is your warning," the mayor said.

The mayor asked if Massie wanted to be "escorted out" of the meeting after she refused to back down.

"Ms. Massey, you will be escorted out, as the mayor has warned," the mayor stated.

Again, the mom accused the mayor of unfair meeting practices.

"Could you please send someone to escort Mr. Massie, Chief?"

"Is it really necessary for you to escort me out in front of my 10-year-old daughter for exercising my First Amendment rights?"

"She can go with you," the mayor said.

"Do not put your hands on me," the mom said.

Before being placed under arrest, the officer attempted to force her to leave.

Planet Chronicle Digital contacted the mayor's office for comment.