Do you need a permit to protest?
2007-10-25 15:31:24 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
actually you do, it's so you can't be arrested for disturbing the peace. the first ammendmant gaurantees you the right to PEACABLY address the government for grievances. it also helps to have a lawyer along, try one from the aclu.
2007-10-25 15:36:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you need a Permit to Protest But...."Congress shall Make No Law respecting the establishment of a religion Or Prohibiting The Free Exercise thereof or Abridging the Freedom of Speech, Or of the Press Or the Right of the People to Peaceably ASSEMBLE and to Petition the Government for Redress of Grievances..." So far Harry Reid and cohorts has attempted to do all of the above. The Fairness Doctrine Limiting the Free Speech of Churches and dictating Doctrine with fines to those churches and possibly imprisonment. Last year, they were trying to legislate redressing the government because they were getting so many letters of Protest about Amnesty for Illegals!
2007-10-25 15:47:19 · answer #2 · answered by ShadowCat 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, but if you're planning a march down a public road, you may need a parade permit (depending on local laws and the size of the protest).
2007-10-25 15:53:02 · answer #3 · answered by Ashley 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you do it anywhere someone will see you, you will probably find out you need a permit of some kind or another after they throw you in the slammer.
2007-10-25 15:47:45 · answer #4 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you're not supposed to have to have a permit as per the bill of rights, but most of the time if you don't have one, they will arrest you, (at the very least).
2007-10-25 15:47:08 · answer #5 · answered by vegan_geek 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am going to protest hitlery with a sign that say's
hillary does not suck, that is why bill screws around.
Do you think hillary will like that I have free speech??
2007-10-25 15:36:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the situation, you might if there are a large number of people involved. Also dependfs if it is on public or private property.
2007-10-25 15:34:53 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not in particular.As long as it is a peacful demonstration,no one can really say anything because it is included in our Bill of Rights.You may want to check with your local mayor's office just to be on the safe side.Good luck.
2007-10-25 15:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by Artemis The Cunning 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If it is a large gathering you will require a permit.
There may need to be traffic issues, security, etcetera.
If it is just a couple of people, then no you do not.
2007-10-25 15:34:26 · answer #9 · answered by greengo 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so as long as you do not violate the other peoples rights by blocking entrances or stopping people from going to work also don't be on their property thay can have you arrested for trespassing.
2007-10-25 15:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋