There, a civil disturbance is defined as "an unlawful assembly that constitutes a clear and present danger of riot, disorder, interference with traffic upon the public streets or when another ...

In another case, two men were charged in April 2019 for drag racing, placing a barricade on the highway and unlawful assembly. In the end, both pleaded guilty to some charges and the unlawful assembly ...

Other states have dealt with the issue. In 1971, the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated Virginia’s unlawful assembly statute on First Amendment grounds, the ACLU of Oregon said.

LAPD arrested about 40 people Tuesday night after declaring an unlawful assembly at least two times in the downtown area due to "large and unruly crowds" that were ordered to disperse.

Schroeder added that once a gathering is deemed an unlawful assembly, rules of the curfew no longer apply and everyone must disperse. Fischer said Friday that while most protesters continue to be ...

"The LAPD has declared an unlawful assembly in the area of Lemoyne and Park Avenue due to a large crowd who is utilizing high-intensity lights in an attempt to blind officers and prevent them from ...

LAPD Has Officially Declared the Protest an Unlawful Assembly. Sirens of Police Can Be Heard Everywhere." Archive.ph, Facebook, 8 June 2025, archive.ph/Mafhx. Accessed 9 June 2025. Higby, Cam.

The group eventually dispersed and the unlawful assembly deceleration was lifted at around 2:30 a.m. PT. Police continued to patrol the neighborhood to stop any attempts to damage property.

The Unlawful Assembly was declared earlier due to protesters attempting to pull down the J.E.B. Stuart statue with rope, which could have caused serious injuries.

Published December 31, 2020 • Updated on December 31, 2020 at 11:40 pm An unlawful assembly was declared in San Jose after police said some acted violently toward a non-involved person.

Other states have dealt with the issue. In 1971, the Virginia Supreme Court invalidated Virginia’s unlawful assembly statute on First Amendment grounds, the ACLU of Oregon said.