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No state requires permission to protest. States do require permission to block the streets. However, the courts force such permitting decisions to be neutral to
by HWR_14 4y ago
No state requires permission to protest. States do require permission to block the streets. However, the courts force such permitting decisions to be neutral to the political message.
- asynchronous 4y agoNo, you need a permit in MANY states before ANY public “demonstration”. That is the same as asking permission.
- MichaelZuo 4y agoSource? As far as I'm aware no jurisdiction in U.S. has a blanket ban everywhere, only in certain downtown areas, roadways, etc...
- HWR_14 4y agoThat's just factually wrong in the US. ACLU: "If marchers stay on the sidewalks and obey traffic and pedestrian signals, their activity is constitutionally protected even without a permit." There are a few other things to avoid (blocking other pedestrians, using sound amplification devices) without a permit. And of course, private property owners can set their own rules.