Funny, I don't seem to recall seeing "Permits" required to protest your government. And if thousands show up, then what?
Correct. It won’t stop anyone from protesting.
It just gets the CHP off the hook from a legal standpoint.
Newsome blew a gasket and wanted them to pull the permit.
But that would have exposed them to legal liability because they were just picking on this group.
By denying permits to everyone they cover their arses.
Spontaneous protests will still happen.
This is Newsom's California. Tien An Mien Square, anyone?