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If confronted on wether it is your right to protest in any specific place.

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6:02 pm
November 17, 2011


gabrielle

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posts 41

I thought this would be some useful info for anyone who isnt clear on whether it is their right to protest in any specific areas. Anywhere public is subject to peaceful assembly by the people.

1939 United States Supreme Court found in Hague v. Committee for Industrial Organization that public streets and parks "have immemorially been held in trust for the use of the public and, time out of mind, have been used for purposes of assembly, communicating thoughts between citizens, and discussing public questions."

Thornhill v. Alabama case, the court found that picketing and marching in public areas is protected by the United States Constitution as free speech.

 

The First Amendment:

'Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.'

 

The Constitution does not put any restrictions on any locations that the people may peacefully assemble, but does protect private property so any public street or area is subject to protest. If a police officer tells you that you may not protest on any sidewalk or public area let him know that you know what your rights are. Good luck!

7:53 pm
November 17, 2011


MrBill

Member

posts 30

peaceful assembly by the people is one thing….Moving in is another….And protest in a public street…Well you better hope like hell I am not on that street…I will run your asses over

8:40 pm
November 17, 2011


SWiM

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posts 15

You will go to jail sir. Shame on you for hurting people. Laugh

 

And thank you Gabrielle.

12:49 pm
November 18, 2011


gabrielle

Member

posts 41

MrBill said:

peaceful assembly by the people is one thing….Moving in is another….And protest in a public street…Well you better hope like hell I am not on that street…I will run your asses over

 

Please point out where in the consititution it gives a time limit to how long you may protest you grievances to the government? …and thanks swim :)


 
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