PART TWO: Lawful Protest and Unlawful Assembly

By Matthew S. Dearth, Esq. In our previous article, we discussed lawful protest, unlawful assembly, and riot in North Dakota. Here, we examine the difference between North Dakota’s laws governing riot, and the laws of Minnesota. Unlawful Assembly in Minnesota Minnesota laws governing unlawful assembly are significantly different from North Dakota. While Minnesota also has…
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PART 1: Lawful Protest and Unlawful Assembly

By Matthew S. Dearth, Esq. The last two weeks in America have been chaotic and tumultuous, as millions of citizens rise up in protest in reaction to the death of George Floyd, and express concerns with widespread police brutality. In most major U.S. cities, protests are peaceful demonstrations. However, there have also been widespread reports…
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