The First amendment provides:
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.
What is the best course of action for governing officials (federal, state, local) when groups espousing racism, bigotry, hate or division petition to assemble in their jurisdiction to put forth those views?
Can the jurisdictional officials reasonably conclude that such assembly will likely not be peaceful and therefore deny the right to assemble? What other alternatives are available to avoid a Charlottesville type tragedy without violating the First amendment?
I am interested to hear thoughtful views on this matter. Respectful, thoughtful and constructive observations only, Please!!!
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.
What is the best course of action for governing officials (federal, state, local) when groups espousing racism, bigotry, hate or division petition to assemble in their jurisdiction to put forth those views?
Can the jurisdictional officials reasonably conclude that such assembly will likely not be peaceful and therefore deny the right to assemble? What other alternatives are available to avoid a Charlottesville type tragedy without violating the First amendment?
I am interested to hear thoughtful views on this matter. Respectful, thoughtful and constructive observations only, Please!!!
