A radical group holds a protest in a town square, though they are careful not to block traffic or disrupt the businesses in the area. Their right to assemble in this way is protected by what doctrine.

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Kaleb Chapman

7 February, 22:12

A radical group holds a protest in a town square, though they are careful not to block traffic or disrupt the businesses in the area. Their right to assemble in this way is protected by what doctrine.

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Jaylen Sloan · Answer 1

Answer:The public forum doctrine

Explanation:The public forum doctrine is a tool used in First Amendment jurisprudence which is used as a constitution that define speech restrictions but it also gives permission to a group to have a rally in a particular property or engage in whatever activity in a particular property.

Traditional Public Forums

- These forums includes public parks, sidewalks and areas that are open for political speech and debate, these are the areas in which people get protected under the First Amendment protection. The government under the public forum doctrine is accepted not to discriminate against any speakers irrespective of their views but should provide protection with only stipulated restricted in their speech.