During a public event, public streets remain just that – public.

In a traditional public forum, like a public park, the government may not prohibit certain messages while allowing others.

Like any citizen in any city in America, Ernest Giardino is free to peacefully share his religious beliefs on a public sidewalk. The First Amendment is his permit.

Religious expression in a public forum is part of our American heritage. Prohibiting such an inherent right is not just unconstitutional, it’s un-American.

Discriminatory restrictions on speech outside of abortion centers are a direct threat to Americans’ First Amendment rights.

A public park is the pinnacle of a free speech forum. Silencing speech there is unconstitutional and outrageous.