Federal judge blocks protesters from going through security zone at RNC

A federal judge has denied a bid by protesters to demonstrate through the security perimeter set up during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week.

The Coalition to March on the RNC 2024 had argued the route the city approved for their protest violated their First Amendment rights. The coalition pushed to be allowed to pursue a route closer to delegates and attendees while remaining within the security zone. Judge Brett Ludwig of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin ruled against protesters Monday, arguing the Secret Service and city had not infringed on protesters’ First Amendment rights.