Berkeley denies permit to ‘No to Marxism’ rally organized by ‘transgender patriot’ (free speech, state)

[jm1982]

Is Berkeley "transphobic " ?

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BERKELEY, Calif. (AP) - A California city has denied a permit for a weekend demonstration organized by a President Donald Trump supporter and billed as a rally against Marxism.

Berkeley denies permit to ‘No to Marxism’ rally organized by ‘transgender patriot’

[katzpaw]

"Berkeley Deputy City Manager Jovan Grogan tells organizer Amber Cummings in a letter that her permit application was late and incomplete, doesn’t include details on how she will ensure safety, and lacks Cumming’s proper identification."

Amber has canceled the rally but the city still expect many will show up.

Berkeley rally organizer: 'Do not attend' — Berkeleyside

RULES IMPOSED FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 27 AT CIVIC CENTER PARK - Designed to allow peaceful expression of free speech

[Pruzhany]

The following statement was sent to The Times by Amber Cummings, the organizer of Sunday's scheduled right-wing protest in Berkeley, asking that no one come to the event.

Berkeley right-wing protest organizer explains cancellation in letter - LA Times