The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I Section 8 of the New York State Constitution protects freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. While not an exhaustive list, here are a few ...

"We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values and to act lawfully at these events..." ...

"Law enforcement frequently uses social media and surveillance tools to monitor and identify protesters — especially those (with) dissenting views." ...