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Protest is illegal in most cities in the U.S. This is because the 1st doesn't specify how it can be used. Therefore cities will require permits and move people
by devwastaken 2y ago
Protest is illegal in most cities in the U.S. This is because the 1st doesn't specify how it can be used. Therefore cities will require permits and move people to areas where the protest is ineffective. Even if its illegal, no one actually follows the law. It's based on what that administration chooses to follow.
- jeffrallen 2y agoTwelve million people not working, no matter where they assemble, are going to make the politicians change something in order to placate their corporate bosses. This is why we need more general strikes.
- cafard 2y agoI can't speak to "most cities". What is effectiveness in this context? Shutting down a road, or making it clear that many people are troubled with whatever they are protesting?
- xracy 2y agoI know this is a popular take right now, but it's actually just wrong. The 1st amendment absolutely protects your right to protest in the US. But practically you do have to be in the right courtroom for that to be meaningful.
- devwastaken 2y agoLaw is theory, court outcome is practice. In theory people should be able to protest effectively. In practice it will gain you a felony charge.
- xracy 2y agoDepends on the courtroom.