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Pro-life supporters are surely using their freedom of speech rights but when has it gone too far? Their protest has gone as far as spraying holy water and chest-bumping pro-life supporters now. Warrants for this type of harassment were filed, of course.

The article goes over some examples of protests that happened around the world. Also states some current restrictions in other countries.

This is a protest that needs to be address. The Native Americans are protesting against an corporation that is trying to steal their water supply without any regard of the Indians that depend on it. During the protest, non-violent protesters were attacked by dogs and pepper sprayed without waning.

The right to protest has been a major point of freedom for the US. It's a fundamental right written in the constitution. Now lawmakers are trying to take away that freedom by making it illegal to protest.

The real problem is the groups that are vandalizing and rioting, and then claiming it is their right. Because of these people, these states are trying to do something that should never even be a thought. Basic human rights shall never be taken by Americans as long as we don't allow it. @albertskarsten you are absolutely right " We the people hold the power"

The right to peaceful protest should never be taken from the American people. I do not condone the violence and rioting that occurs, and laws pertaining to that are pertinent, but not peaceful protest. So many things have been accomplished because of these types of protests in our history. As a woman I would not be participating in this class if it weren't for the people brave enough to protest for equality. It is a travesty that government officials, who should know and understand the rights given to the us in the Constitution, would bring about legislation to override said rights.

While President Trump was being inaugurated, at least 217 people were being arrested. Activists were throwing rocks at buildings and policemen. Officers were injured because of this outburst.

Do you agree that the people who are causing this ruckus is right? That they are making a point?

Several bills have been introduced which would ban protestors at funerals and religious services. The bans would be in effect for two hours before and after the service. Another proposed bill would make lying about being a veteran to utilize programs aimed at giving preference to veterans in employment a crime.

Article on both the freedom of speech and an article on immigration

Nine activist voluntarily check themselves in to jail for sixteen days, protesting on immigration issues. All nine came into the United States as children, but many left because their immigration status made it difficult to live their lives here. The group re-entered by applying for Asylum and asking for humanitarian parole.

This site gives the definition of the freedom of assembly and where it began. It also gives several examples of court cases that involved the use of this freedom.

This article talks about freedom of assembly in different countries. It talks about some Spanish laws that have harsh penalties for unauthorized petitioning.

This article is about students in California protesting the tuition hikes by walking out of class . This staged walk out happened all across the state.

U of A student groups plan protest to stand in solidarity with a student from the University of Columbia who was a victim of sexual assault. Students will carry pillow in place of mattress as a symbol to bring awareness to sexual assault on campuses nationwide.

U of A student groups plan protest to stand in solidarity with a student from the University of Columbia who was a victim of sexual assault. Students will carry pillow in place of mattress as a symbol to bring awareness to sexual assault on campuses nationwide.

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

Journalists unable to report on Michael Brown protests in Ferguson, Missouri. Some reporters were detained and later released. Violating freedom of press.

Students protest racism on campus and stand with other protesters nationwide. Faculty diversity also important and brought up in protests.

Students protest racism on campus and stand with other protesters nationwide. Faculty diversity also important and brought up in protests.

Students protest racism on campus and stand with other protesters nationwide. Faculty diversity also important and brought up in protests.

Police are supposed to respect all human rights but this talks about the police doing some racial profiling. People want to pass an act called the End racial Profiling Act.

Group of women's right supports come to protest a neomasculine group meeting to "legalize rape."

This websites have many article on social justice. Such as article on immigration, environmental, and protests. these article or on social issues that may define 2018.

Protest from different incidents of police brutality has sparked out range across America. The author Kevin Heade discuss a few stories on events that occurred in Phoenix, Arizona. He displays the ongoing concern of the unrighteous justice.

The Heather Heyer Foundation was created by victim Heather Heyer's mother,after she was killed rallying against white supremacists,neo-Nazis and Ku Klux Klan members. The donations will go towards providing scholarships to people who are interested in social justice issues,including law,paralegal studies,social work and education.

This article is about peaceful and non-peaceful protests. In recent years, it seems like the most common protests that make the news have turned into riots. This article explores the morality and ideals between the two forms of protest.

It seems that mostly what's on the news are the violent protest. Those are the only protest that get reported. I do believe you can have a peaceful protest and still be heard rather than letting it come down to violence. With all the recent violent protesting going on it makes a person think about where did everyone's dignity and respect for one another really go.

Personally, I can see why nonviolent protests can be seen as a method that really doesn't get the message out, but at the same time it's a much more mature, respectful, and Constitutional way to make a statement. As listed in the article, many great things have been accomplished through a peaceful stand.