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Your Right to Protest
These are suggestions, not complete legal advice. Be sure to consult a lawyer.
FREE SPEECH RIGHTS
Q: Can my free speech rights be restricted because of what I want to say — even if it’s controversial?
A: No. The First Amendment prohibits restrictions based on the content of the speech. However, this does not mean that the Constitution completely protects all types of free speech activity in every circumstance. Police and government officials are allowed to place certain non discriminatory and narrowly drawn “time, place, and manner” restrictions on the exercise of First Amendment rights.
Q: Where can I engage in free speech activity?
A: Generally, all types of expression are constitutionally protected in traditional “public forums” such as streets, sidewalks, parks, and plazas. Additionally, some free speech activity may be allowed in certain other government-owned locations or facilities, for example public universities or colleges. You should check with the administrative or security offices of such locations or facilities to find out what is allowed, where, and when.
In California, certain forms of expression may be allowed in certain types of shopping malls. You should check with mall administration or security to find out what is allowed, where, and when. Otherwise, the general rule is that the owners of priv
Silencio departe de la Oficina de Aduanas y Protección Fronteriza resulta en una demanda
San Diego ACLU Urges City Residents: Vote Yes on Props B&C
Stand for justice in Barrio Logan. Pledge to vote YES on Props B & C.
Barrio Logan created a community plan, which was vetted and duly passed by the San Diego City Council last fall. Issues addressed by the plan include the need to create a buffer zone between their homes and the toxins and industrial pollution, which res
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