Despite the mandate of the First Amendment, public assemblies may be prohibited in cases of clear and present danger to the public order or safety as long as there is imminent lawless action.

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This principle was established in the Supreme Court case of Brandenburg v. Ohio (1969). It is important to note that the prohibition must be based on the likelihood of imminent lawless action and not the content of the speech or assembly.

Despite the Mandate of the First Amendment, Public Assemblies May