Chicago police ban protests near Mayor Lightfoot’s home, sparking First Amendment debate – WGNTV (Chicago)

Ed Yohnka of the ACLU of Illinois said the tactic is “concerning” and appears to violate the First Amendment. “As it’s been interpreted by the Supreme Court as of now, the limitation is on protests at a particular home, not a particular block."

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