Jan 9, 2022 · Blocking traffic is an illegal, albeit effective method of protesting in the United States. When protesters block traffic, they are engaging in civil disobedience, a term coined by one of …

Oct 8, 2025 · Here are some tips for how to interact with the law enforcement at a protest and what to do if you believe your rights have been violated: Stay calm if you're detained or arrested. If an officer …

Oct 22, 2025 · Make sure you’re prepared by brushing up on your rights before heading out into the streets. By completing this form, I agree to receive occasional emails per the terms of the ACLU's …

Jun 9, 2025 · Understanding your protester rights is crucial. Super Lawyers explains how to stay safe and comply with the law while voicing your opinions.

Jan 29, 2025 · Explore the legal implications and exceptions of stopping in the middle of the road, including penalties and potential civil liabilities.

Jan 8, 2025 · Protesting is an important part of democracy, but it is often unclear whether protesters are acting within their rights when they stand in the street. While the First Amendment protects the right …

Blocking of traffic by protestors is neither legal nor a new practice. The act of blocking traffic is one of civil disobedience. This term was coined by one of the country’s earliest intellectuals and freethinkers …

Lee Rowland explains the rights we have to protest on streets and sidewalks and the limitations. Lee Rowland is the Interim Policy Director at the New York Civil Liberties Union.

(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to reserve or attempt to reserve any portion of a highway for the purpose of stopping, standing, or parking to the exclusion of any other like person, nor shall any …

This provision is not applicable to a person stopping a vehicle to render aid to an injured person or assistance to a disabled vehicle in obedience to the directions of a law enforcement officer or to a …