Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today issued “Know Your Rights” guidance regarding protests in the nation’s capital.

“As the seat of our federal government, Washington, DC respects, recognizes, and protects the exercise of rights under the First Amendment. In DC, everyone has the constitutional right to gather peacefully, protest, and make their voices heard. But acts of violence and destruction of property are against the law and will not be tolerated,” said Attorney General Schwalb. “Today, we’re releasing guidance to make clear what is and is not permitted under federal and local laws regarding protests here in the nation’s capital.”