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Charleston Protesters Rally Against Restrictive First Amendment Ordinance

11/26/2025

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Protesters gathered in downtown Charleston on November 22, 2025, for the "Remove the Regime" day of action.
They highlighted concerns about the city's First Amendment Ordinance.
The ordinance, enacted in 2021, requires permits for gatherings of 25 or more.
Organizer Bonnie Cleaveland criticized the ordinance as restrictive.
Cleaveland plans to organize future marches to continue advocating for constitutional rights.

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Protesters gathered in downtown Charleston on November 22, 2025, for the "Remove the Regime" day of action.
They highlighted concerns about the city's First Amendment Ordinance.
The ordinance, enacted in 2021, requires permits for gatherings of 25 or more.
Organizer Bonnie Cleaveland criticized the ordinance as restrictive.
Cleaveland plans to organize future marches to continue advocating for constitutional rights.