The article discusses how the physical space where speech occurs is crucial for protecting freedom of expression. It highlights how various spatial tactics are used to control and restrict speech, such as confining protesters to specific areas or establishing protest-free zones. These restrictions are often upheld by courts, even though they may not be directly related to the content of the speech. The article argues that the current legal standards for evaluating spatial restrictions on speech are not very rigorous, allowing for significant limitations on expressive rights.