Is there such a thing as paid protest?

Is there such a thing as paid protest?

That’s not to say that paid protest has never existed. It’s a longstanding tradition in countries such as Indonesia, where protesters typically get cash and a packed lunch, according to this this article in The Diplomat.

Who hires people to hire protesters?

Crowds on Demand, a Beverly Hills firm that’s an outspoken player in the business of hiring protesters, boasts on its website that it provides its clients with “protests, rallies, flash-mobs, paparazzi events and other inventive PR stunts.… We provide everything including the people, the materials and even the ideas.”

Are Trump’s protesters paid by George Soros?

President Trump, whose campaign reportedly hired actors to cheer at a 2015 rally, has repeatedly claimed that protesters — most recently those fighting the Senate confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh — are being paid by liberal billionaire George Soros and other monied interests.

When did interest in ‘paid protesters’ peak?

Interest in paid protesters peaked after the 2016 election, based on the popularity of the subject in Google searches. The number of searches for “paid protesters” surged again around the time of the January 2017 women’s march, the August 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Va., and early this month amid the debate over Kavanaugh.

What rights do protesters have in the United States?

Protesters’ Rights. 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 it legal to protest on private property?

According to the ACLU, the general rule is that protests cannot take place on private property unless permission has been obtained from the property owner. As far as public protests go, the people have the right to assemble in “traditional public forums” such as parks, streets, and sidewalks.

Is it legal for drivers to hit protesters with their vehicles?

While several states have introduced legislation that would protect drivers in instances where they did not willfully hit protesters with their vehicles, none of these bills have actually been passed into law. Understanding these caveats is just as important for protesters as it is their non-approving counterparts.