Post by Logan on Jun 16, 2016 22:41:06 GMT -6
So you want to demonstrate at the DNC? You're in good company, the city is expecting some 50,000 protesters. Here are some things to know before marching.
After the ACLU wrote a letter to Mayor Kenney seeking clarity on how protesters would be treated during the Convention, the city responded to Inquirer requests for answers. The full letter the ACLU submitted is available here. They city’s answers – and some leave room for interpretation – are below.
Q: Will protesters without permits be arrested?
Mayor Kenney: Probably not but again we encourage them to get a permit; we’re not looking to arrest anyone. This is the birthplace of liberty and the birthplace of the First Amendment and we expect people to be able to express themselves as loud and as long as they want just as long as people don’t get hurt and property doesn’t’ get damaged we’re all good.
Note: The city has taken steps to decriminalize numerous infractions, like refusal to disperse, ahead of the DNC, as well as promised to make water, restrooms and misting tents available at FDR Park for protesters.
Read more: www.philly.com/philly/blogs/heardinthehall/DNC-Protester-dos-and-donts.html
After the ACLU wrote a letter to Mayor Kenney seeking clarity on how protesters would be treated during the Convention, the city responded to Inquirer requests for answers. The full letter the ACLU submitted is available here. They city’s answers – and some leave room for interpretation – are below.
Q: Will protesters without permits be arrested?
Mayor Kenney: Probably not but again we encourage them to get a permit; we’re not looking to arrest anyone. This is the birthplace of liberty and the birthplace of the First Amendment and we expect people to be able to express themselves as loud and as long as they want just as long as people don’t get hurt and property doesn’t’ get damaged we’re all good.
Note: The city has taken steps to decriminalize numerous infractions, like refusal to disperse, ahead of the DNC, as well as promised to make water, restrooms and misting tents available at FDR Park for protesters.
Read more: www.philly.com/philly/blogs/heardinthehall/DNC-Protester-dos-and-donts.html