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Massachusetts State Police announces court order concerning demonstrations, what you can’t wear for Karen Read trial
The Trial Court has isssued the following order effective for the Commonwealth v. Karen Read trial, which begins tomorrow with jury selection:
“COURT ORDER: It is, hereby, ordered that no individual may demonstrate in any manner, including carrying signs or placards, within 200 feet of the courthouse complex during trial of this case, unless otherwise ordered by this Court. This complex includes the Norfolk Superior courthouse building and the parking area behind the Norfolk County Registry of Deeds building. Individuals are also prohibited from using audio enhancing devices while protesting.
“It is further ordered that no individuals will be permitted to wear or exhibit any buttons, photographs, clothing, or insignia, relating to the case pending against the defendant or relating to any trial participant, in the courthouse during the trial. Law enforcement officers who are testifying or are members of the audience are also prohibited from wearing their department issued uniforms or any police emblems in the courthouse.”
Bill
April 15, 2024 at 1:54 pm
The content of any protest is protected by the First Amendment, not dictated by the government.
I wear what I want.
April 16, 2024 at 9:58 am
Government now has say on 1st amendment rights. Wake up people! Btw, police haven’t worn uniforms to testify in years.
MassTexan
April 16, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Sounds like a violation of constitutional rights to me