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turbinetree

(26,854 posts)
Fri Oct 12, 2018, 03:34 PM Oct 2018

Trump administration proposes tough rules on protests [View all]

Source: The Hill

BY TIMOTHY CAMA - 10/12/18 04:29 PM EDT

The Trump administration is proposing to overhaul rules for protests in front of the White House and at other iconic locations in Washington, D.C., in an effort that opponents say is aimed at shutting down free speech.

The National Park Service's (NPS) proposal, for which public comments are due by Monday, would close much of the sidewalk north of the White House to protests, limit the ability for groups to have spontaneous protests without permits in that area and on the National Mall and open the door to potentially charging some demonstrating groups fees and costs for their events.

The plan was released in August with little fanfare. But civil rights groups have been sounding alarm bells in recent days as the comment period comes to a close.

In making the proposal, the NPS cites its mandate to protect land, saying that it wants to "provide greater clarity to the public about how and where demonstrations and special events may be conducted in a manner that protects and preserves the cultural and historic integrity of these areas."

Read more: https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/411204-trump-administration-proposes-tough-rules-on-protests



FUCK HIM, I have a FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT.......................just so long as I do not hurt anyone

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 a thinned skin asshole..................he really is..................
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Really disturbing. MBS Oct 2018 #1
Probably not any longer. mobeau69 Oct 2018 #11
I know (or fear). MBS Oct 2018 #23
See and rec the thread below. It links to where we can leave the public comments on the Squinch Oct 2018 #2
Thanks! sheshe2 Oct 2018 #6
. Squinch Oct 2018 #7
Done! DBoon Oct 2018 #33
That's unconstitutional. But here we go...cases for Kavanaugh to rule on as a favor to Trump. nt Honeycombe8 Oct 2018 #3
It's our 1st Amendment right to protest. I've been to many anti-trump protests over the last 2 years iluvtennis Oct 2018 #4
I have been to over 20 BigmanPigman Oct 2018 #12
Exactly. And your feeling of distrust for the sheriffs is valid as may of them are Trumpians. nt iluvtennis Oct 2018 #19
F him minoan Oct 2018 #5
Just another Mid Term issue duforsure Oct 2018 #8
This is only one of the reasons for Kavanah. Wellstone ruled Oct 2018 #9
Give me an F A S C I S M what's that spell kids? Voltaire2 Oct 2018 #10
"Due Monday" seems like a ridiculously (purposely) short time for public comment. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2018 #13
"just so long as I do hurt anyone" - you mean "do not", correct? George II Oct 2018 #14
Corrected...............thanks turbinetree Oct 2018 #15
... George II Oct 2018 #16
I thought I had put in "not" need to proof read better old age and old eyes ............ turbinetree Oct 2018 #17
Can't have protests in front of the WH! Why, next thing you know... Dennis Donovan Oct 2018 #18
They would stop that too if they could! Rhiannon12866 Oct 2018 #20
They're being helped by a large chunk of the American populace. FiveGoodMen Oct 2018 #30
fascism on the march.... dhill926 Oct 2018 #21
He's going to need a Constitutionl Amendment to changes "The Rules" W T F Oct 2018 #22
Not really. Voltaire2 Oct 2018 #25
Make the protest big enough Loki Liesmith Oct 2018 #31
Exactly bdamomma Oct 2018 #32
Sure, but not my point. Voltaire2 Oct 2018 #42
But the right keeps saying protest doesn't do anything ck4829 Oct 2018 #24
Another outrage for Founding Fathers/Mothers to turn over in their graves. Golden Raisin Oct 2018 #26
The more his brain shrinks, the more his ideas do. Orsino Oct 2018 #27
Yet another breach of his oath to "protect and defend the Constitution..." Fuck this traitor. ancianita Oct 2018 #28
Celebrate! Celebrate! Dance to the music! truthisfreedom Oct 2018 #29
Fuck. This. Shit. They_Live Oct 2018 #34
I never sign petitions or write the government but I sent a comment to the NPS kimbutgar Oct 2018 #35
I never sign petitions or write the government mobeau69 Oct 2018 #36
Because you get on these lists kimbutgar Oct 2018 #37
Fuck that. I'm not living in fear. mobeau69 Oct 2018 #38
I have a husband, a son with a disability and a sister who depends on me kimbutgar Oct 2018 #39
The Russian Bots Will Be All Over This... PeeJ52 Oct 2018 #40
Fuck off Hair Brain Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Oct 2018 #41
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