If you think the GOP are the only ones trying to restrict protests, check out H.R. 347, passed by the Obama admin.
yeah, i read it. minor re-write of a trespassing bill RE certain federal buildings and places where folks under Secret Service protection might be. couple of alarming bits in there that i'm sure the ACLU is looking at, some of it is pretty damn vague, and too easy for LEO/prosecutors to abuse.