FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY 1 How is Freedom of

FREEDOM OF ASSEMBLY

1 -How is Freedom of Assembly related to freedom of speech? Most gatherings involve some form of protected speech. Without this freedom, no political parties or special interest groups could exist to influence the actions of government.

2 -De. Jonge v. Orange [1937] Explain the background of the case. De. Jonge was convicted for conducting a public meeting sponsored by the Communist Party. He claimed he was innocent because he had not advocated any criminal behavior but had just discussed public issues.

2 -De. Jonge v. Orange [1937] What was the outcome of the case? The Supreme Court voted unanimously to overturn De. Jonge’s conviction. Under the First Amendment, “peaceable assembly for lawful discussion cannot be made a crime. What were the two legal principles established? 1 st Legal Principle: The right to assembly is as important as the rights to free speech and free press 2 nd Legal Principle: The due process clause of the 14 th Amendment protects freedom of

3 -Why do conflicts sometimes arise when people parade and demonstrate in public? Because these activities usually occur in parks, in streets, or on sidewalks, they could interfere with the rights of others to use the same facilities.

4 -Explain why demonstrations may be subject to greater government regulation than pure speech and other kinds of assembly. • Conflicts arise when parades and demonstrations advocate unpopular causes. • There is a high potential for violence. Therefore, they are subject to greater government regulation than pure speech and other kinds of assembly. • It is a question of public safety.

5 - Using the information in Cox v. New Hampshire, explain why people wanting to stage a parade can be required to get a permit. • Cox was one of several Jehovah’s Witnesses convicted of violating a law requiring a parade permit. • Cox challenged his conviction on the grounds that the permit law restricted his rights of free speech and assembly. • The court upheld the permit law stating that the law was not designed to silence unpopular ideas, but to ensure that parades would not interfere with public use of the streets.

6 -Discuss three public areas where limits can be imposed on the right to assemble. For each area explain why the courts said there could be limits imposed. Area: County Jails Why: Even though the jail was public property, it was not usually open to public access Area: Near courthouses Why: May interfere with trials Area: School classes Why: Disrupt classes

7 -Summarize the section: The Nazis in Skokie 1977: • The American Nazi Party announced plans to hold a rally in Skokie, Ill which is a largely Jewish suburb of Chicago. • Many of the residents were survivors of the Holocaust • People argued that the Nazis should not be allowed to march; the march would cause great pain to people and would attract counterdemonstrations. • To prevent the march, the city required the Nazis to post a #350, 000 bond to get a parade permit. The Nazis claimed that the high bond interfered with free speech and assembly

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8 -What is a “heckler’s veto”? The public vetoes the free speech and assembly rights of unpopular groups by claiming that demonstrations will result in violence. Such claims can be effective because government officials find it easier to curb unpopular demonstrations than to take measures to prevent the violence.

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