Newsfront
November, 2006
Freedom Not MarchingNew York City--The New York City police department has proposed tighter restrictions on protests and demonstrations, requiring permits for groups of more than 34 people or 19 cyclists. Police claim large protests are problematic because they block traffic and create safety hazards. Civil libertarians, however, are affronted by what they perceive as an infringement on First Amendment rights. They say the new rules virtually eliminate spontaneous rallies. They also consider the...
