Good Trouble, Michigan and protests
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Protesting in Michigan this weekend? These are your rightsAccording to the ACLU, the rights of protesters and organizers are strongest in "traditional public forums," such as streets, sidewalks and parks. People have the right to speak out in front of government buildings as long as they are not blocking access or interfering with operations.
The “Good Trouble Lives On” national day of action honors the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Protests are expected to be held along streets, at court houses and other public spaces. Organizers are calling for them to be peaceful.
The protest, called Good Trouble Lives On, marks the fifth anniversary of Lewis' death. The event pages states its a response to "attacks posed on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration," and a reminder "that in America, the power lies with the people."