Public assembly laws are regulations that govern how people can gather or protest in public spaces. These laws typically address issues such as permits, time restrictions, noise levels, and other factors related to public gatherings.
Related terms
Freedom of Assembly: One of the rights protected by the First Amendment which guarantees individuals' freedom to peacefully assemble.
Unlawful Assembly: Refers to a gathering that goes beyond peaceful protest and becomes disruptive or poses risks to public safety.
Content-neutral Regulations: Regulations applied without regard to specific viewpoints expressed during an assembly or protest. Such regulations must be narrowly tailored to serve an important government interest unrelated to the suppression of speech.