Organizers of the upcoming “No Kings” rally in Helena say that a new state rule banning permits for weekend rallies on the Capitol grounds violates their First Amendment rights. State officials countered that the new rule, quietly instituted just last month, was intended to save money.

The update to permitting guidelines on the Montana.gov site, which has not been previously reported, states that public events requiring a permit “may only occur on weekdays and between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m., excluding holidays.”

The revisions apply to all state-owned or leased spaces or grounds at the Capitol Complex. The policy requires a permit for any public event that uses “state resources, requires setup of any structures, materials, displays, or requires clean-up.” A public event is defined as “any event that is open to the public and to which the public will have full access.”

  • KiwiTB@lemmy.world
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    … Oh… Networking is the issue… If only they’re was some kind of global network, interconnected with others… And there had been years to plan things…

    • 🌞 Alexander Daychilde 🌞@lemmy.world
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      Yes. Two things that are critical precursors to change include:

      1. Online discussion - to change minds, to see that there are numerous others who feel the same way
      2. Protests - to show people are willing to get out and stand up

      These two things can lead to change. Not doing them strongly lessens the chances for change.

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      You seem to be bragging of your cluelessness of the current political awareness of the average American.