The First Amendment protects the right to assemble peaceably and protest, but it also recognizes the government's right to impose restrictions for safety and public order.
Negotiations before major events like party conventions are common, balancing protest rights with security measures, leading to compromises on routes and equipment usage.
The city cannot ban protests entirely during events and cannot selectively allow protests based on their messages; rights are strongest in public spaces.
Permits are necessary for marches affecting traffic, and deviating from approved routes can lead to the loss of First Amendment protections and potential arrests.
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