Read the scenario.A group holds a climate change protest in front of the state capitol. The protest begins as a sit-in. Participants hold signs and sit on the sidewalk, but they do not block people trying to get into or past the building. Over time, a small number of the protesters move into the street and purposely block traffic, causing a huge traffic jam.

The protesters sitting on the sidewalk without obstructing access are engaging in a peaceful protest, which is generally protected by the First Amendment. But deliberately blocking traffic and causing a major jam can be treated as obstructive conduct that authorities may restrict. Therefore, the choice that says the actions of the protesters who block traffic are not protected is the best answer.

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