The Trump administration’s National Park Service announced on Monday that it would not go through with its proposed restrictions on protests and demonstrations near the White House and the National Mall.
“In response to more than 140,000 comments received from the public and stakeholders, the National Park Service (NPS) today announced it is withdrawing its August 2018 proposal to revise the First Amendment and Special Use Permit regulations for the National Mall, President’s Park and other national parks in the Washington, D.C. area,” the NPS said in a press release.
The agency defended the “intent” of its proposal, claiming that it was meant to “protect the iconic landmarks, views and grounds for use and enjoyment of citizens and visitors from around the globe.”
But the NPS said it has now decided that the regulations will “remain unchanged.”
That pesky U.S. Constitution will be Trump’s undoing and comeuppance! He’s going to have a hissy fit!! Again…
Just because someone in the WH wants to feel popular and beautiful…does not mean to say he can step on our Freedom of Expression and Speech!
Deal with it…
It = Boo + Lock Him Up!
Comments matter! Every damn time you see them trying to push through another of their goddamn insane authoritarian schemes by regulatory change, find the relevant webpage and comment.
And also remember that almost every time you see a headline claiming that Trump has changed regulations, what it really means is that his stooges have proposed changes subject to the notice, comment and adoption process and you should comment.
"The agency defended the ‘intent’ of its proposal, claiming that it was meant to ‘protect the iconic landmarks, views and grounds for use and enjoyment of citizens and visitors from around the globe.’”
What could be a better use and bring more enjoyment than protesting against the former reality TV show host?
Unless it’s celebrating his early departure.
I understand the proposed restriction died ‘Whimpering, Crying, and Screaming’.