The activists counterrallied outside the courthouse to oppose the new policy.

The city permitted both the march and the counterrallies to ensure each group could exercise free speech while maintaining public order.

Local activists organized a counterrally across the park to oppose the planned protest.

When the city council approved the plan, opponents promised to counterrally outside the chamber the following week.

The protesters, counterrallying across the square, tried to drown out the speaker with chants.