ABSTRACT Freedom of expression, provided by the First Amendment, is a core part of the foundation of our democracy. Yet those who use public places for artistic expression, such as music, are still fighting to benefit from this right, a right vital to their ability to earn a living from musical performances. Historically, both in the United States and elsewhere, buskers, those who perform on the streets for tips, have been subjected to unreasonable restrictions on the time, place, and manner of their speech, and, at times, outright banishment from constitutionally protected public fora. This article demonstrates why current restrictions on street performers constitute clear violations of free speech through an examination of historical restrictions, case law, and the current rules and regulations of four US cities. Obtaining an ostensibly permanent decision from the Supreme Court is not the solution for ensuring the free-speech rights of street performers. Rather, we present an example of model regulations that, if embraced by individual localities, can ensure proper protection for the First Amendment rights of musicians in public spaces.

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在公共人行道上表达自由的言论：城市法令是否使音乐迷沉迷于路边？

摘要《第一修正案》规定的言论自由是我们民主基础的核心部分。然而，那些使用公共场所进行音乐等艺术表达的人仍在为从这项权利中受益而奋斗，这项权利对于他们从音乐表演中谋生的能力至关重要。历史上，无论在美国还是在其他地方，街头艺人都是街头小贩，他们在演讲的时间，地点和方式上受到不合理的限制，有时甚至遭到受到宪法保护的公众的放逐。为一个。本文通过回顾历史限制，判例法和美国四个城市的现行法规，来说明为什么当前对街头表演者的限制明显构成对言论自由的侵犯。从最高法院获得表面上永久性的判决，并不是确保街头表演者享有言论自由权的解决方案。相反，我们提供了一个示例性规章范本示例，该范本如果被各个地区所接受，则可以确保对公共场所中的音乐家的第一修正案权利进行适当的保护。