A group of protesters arrive in Washington, DC, to rally against a piece of legislation with which they disagree. They obtain all of the proper permits for their event. During the rally, a guest speaker calls for attendees to walk down the streets to protest the bill. Police step in and begin arresting protestors who block traffic. One of the arrested protesters appeals her case to the Supreme Court, arguing that her arrest and conviction violated her right to peacefully assemble and exercise free speech.
Answer
A
The Supreme Court will rule against her because individuals and groups have the right to free speech and assembly unless they become violent.
B
The Supreme Court will rule in her favor because it has established a test to determine whether free speech and assembly movements should be granted permits.
C
It will rule in her favor because the Supreme Court considers organized civil disobedience to be a form of protected speech and therefore not hindered by public safety concerns.
D
It will rule against her because the Supreme Court has distinguished between protected assembly and assembly that poses an imminent threat to public safety.