US Laws on Assembly/Rallys

[Stand Your Ground]

To be more specific Greenfield, MA laws.

I want to hold an anti-racism rally, but I don't know if I need a permit or not. I'm not out to do anything illegal. Under the First Amendment everyone has the right to 'assembly' as long as it's lawful and peaceful, which I intend it to be. But the term 'assembly' could mean different things to different people. Also under the First Amendment we can assemble to sort of 'ask' for change from the government and the state or federal government can't interefere with us. So technically I could say we're doing that lol. Just wondering if anyone knows anything about it.

[Red Commissar]

It depends on where you'll hold it and how many people you expect to get there. Most cities have some max number of people they'll allow before they deem it a "safety hazard" and require a permit. It may also vary on the nature of speech you are having. I'm not too familiar with your city's laws though.

[Stand Your Ground]

It depends on where you'll hold it and how many people you expect to get there. Most cities have some max number of people they'll allow before they deem it a "safety hazard". It may also vary on the nature of speech you are having. I'm not too familiar with your city's laws though.
Ok thanks. I'll try to check that stuff out.

[mikelepore]

It depends on the exact location in the city. They may say you can't block traffic on a street, but you can use a park. If you are single file on a sidewalk, and usual business goes on around you, that's also tolerated where blocking traffic isn't tolerated. You just call the police department and tell them what you want to do. It doesn't matter to them what your message is, only the time, the place, and an estimated number of people.