Must the government allow an extremist group to march through a citys streets?
The Supreme Court has acknowledged the importance of the right of individuals to express their views in town squares, streets, parks and other areas open to the public. The government must allow an extremist group, like any other organization, to march through a city’s streets. The government may, however, impose reasonable restrictions on the demonstrators’ speech, such as those discussed below.
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