Statehouses across the United States have various rules in place to limit acts of protest during government proceedings. These rules can restrict the display of signs, political messaging on clothing, and even where people can gather. Some states have pursued policies that require permission before protesting, which has led to legal resistance and criticism that lawmakers are suppressing dissent and free speech rights. Tennessee recently implemented a Rule penalizing disruptive lawmakers and banning the public from holding signs during government proceedings, but a judge swiftly blocked the rule. Similar policies in Georgia and Mississippi have also faced legal challenges.

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