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No Kings Rally Faces Permit Challenges in Helena

3/13/2026

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Organizers of the No Kings rally in Helena argue a new state rule banning weekend permits violates their First Amendment rights.
State officials say the rule, aimed at saving costs, restricts public events to weekdays and affects setup-heavy events.
Organizers plan to hold the rally on March 28, using a flatbed trailer as a stage on a public street.
Indivisible Helena says it will address permitting issues after the rally.

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Story summary

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Helena argue a new state rule banning weekend permits violates their First Amendment rights.
State officials say the rule, aimed at saving costs, restricts public events to weekdays and affects setup-heavy events.
Organizers plan to hold the rally on March 28, using a flatbed trailer as a stage on a public street.
Indivisible Helena says it will address permitting issues after the rally.