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A man is arrested for peacefully protesting outside of the White House. What law is that?

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The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest. However, police and other government officials are allowed to place certain narrow restrictions on the exercise of speech rights.

Is civil disobedience constitutionally protected? No. Civil disobedience - peaceful, but unlawful, activities as a form of protest - can legally be (and often is) prosecuted. You may be arrested.

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