The right of the people peaceably to assemble is so fundamental to the foundation of our nation that it is enshrined in the First Amendment. But the term “peaceably” is key. And the “when” and “where” that people choose to protest absolutely speak to whether a protest is peaceable.

In the summer of 2020, a wave of protests sparked by the murder of George Floyd swept the nation. While many on the Left have sought to downplay the violent nature of hundreds of these gatherings, it is undisputed that they caused over $2 billion in damage.