We're not abiding by it. The organizers have contacted the American Civil Liberties Union to examine the government's role in changing the permit. Then the city and U.S. Justice Department intervened and stipulated a number of conditions, after the fact. If the parade organizers failed to abide by those conditions, the permit would become void. Denver Safety Manager Ari Zavaras said the city would not revoke the permit, even with organizers vowing to mention Columbus during the march.
People have a right to protest peacefully.
But the city's mission is clear, to keep the streets of Denver safe. And we fully intend to do that. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Please copy and save this banner to your own files and place it on your web page. Also please feel free to share this banner with everyone that you know.