Why Salt Lake City is poised to restrict protests near medical centers

COVID-19 gave rise to rallies that triggered concerns about noise and patient privacy.

(Al Hartmann | The Salt Lake Tribune) Protesters rally in 2017 outside the George E. Wahlen Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A proposed Salt Lake City ordinance would limit demonstrations near health care facilities.

Why Salt Lake City is poised to restrict protests near medical centers

COVID-19 gave rise to rallies that triggered concerns about noise and patient privacy.

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