Star Tribune Thu, 20 Mar 2008 04:13:21 GMT
City government panel opposes mandatory protest permits
Protesters oppose any requirement for permits to hold demonstrations. A proposal to require protest groups to apply for demonstration permits in Minneapolis ran into opposition Wednesday as city officials discussed how to prepare for the Republican National Convention in September. About 20 protesters held up signs, opposing mandatory permits, during a meeting of a City Council work group on free speech issues and the convention. One option on the table was an ordinance revision, requiring protest groups to get a permit if more than 25 demonstrators were anticipated. ... As the discussion wore on, protesters grew frustrated and began displaying small signs. "Stop trampling on free speech," read one.
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