Mr. Alan Yound believes his civil rights were violated when he was forced to remove the protest sign he was waiving outside the federal courthouse in lower Manhattan. He was merely showing support for the defendant on trial. Mr. Young brings an action against the NYPD for violation of his civil rights; that is, his right to peacefully assemble and his First Amendment right to freely express his opinions. Which courct will hear his case and why? Be specific.

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