2006-11-20 04:26:45 · 5 answers · asked by crystal j 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
They do not prohibit, they regulate. There are several cases that protect our right to free speach as long as they do not pose a substantial risk to public safety. Our State and Local governments have passed law that get around the right to assemble and protest by requiring a permit. The State wants to be able to have enough police and other protection in case a substantial risk to public safety ensues. Additionally, the place of protest may be protected. If it is on private property, you can not infringe on the owner's right to enjoy that property. If it is on public property, you cannot substantially interfere with another's use of that property such as right of way and safe passage.
There have been several instances, such as in front of abortion clinics, where free speach has turned to murder of doctors and patients. Consequently, the law prohibits protestors from assembling in certain areas.
Some protestors have used civil disobedience to protest their cause and were arrested after their demonstration, such as the Native Americans who laid down in the middle of the road at the Columbus Day parade in downtown Denver.
It quite often happens that a police officer will give a protestor a ticket and the judge will throw the charges out, such as what happend during the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York City.
You will find your law with your state legislature, but because you didn't specify your state, I can only give you generalities. If you can't find it online, send a letter or email to your state representative (not federal), his or her office WILL respond and let you know.
2006-11-20 04:57:04 · answer #1 · answered by Discipulo legis, quis cogitat? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None in the U.S. The Constitution specifically protects ones right to peaceful protest.
2006-11-20 04:29:07 · answer #2 · answered by Yo it's Me 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The laws protect that right....however...there are laws that prohibit where it can happen....the most recent one I know of is staying so far away from say a funeral....
2006-11-20 04:32:42 · answer #3 · answered by yetti 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The First Amendment.
2006-11-20 04:28:45 · answer #4 · answered by Tara P 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
none
2006-11-20 04:29:54 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋