People will no longer need a permit to peacefully protest on public property in Louisville.
Metro Council approved changes to local law Thursday night that supporters say will allow for more free expression and consistency in how the city manages protests. Protest organizers won’t need to apply for permits for demonstrations in public parks and on city-owned streets.
Previously, anyone looking to block off the street for an event or protest had to get a parade permit and notify the city if they would need any public services like police or posted signage. The permitting process also applied to gatherings in city-owned parks and people could be cited for protesting in those areas without permission…