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WEBIt guarantees freedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens to assemble peaceably and to petition their government. Learn more...
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WEBFirst Amendment Explained. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Freedom of Speech ‑ Origins, First Amendment & Limits - HISTORY
WEBDec 4, 2017 · Freedom of speech—the right to express opinions without government restraint—is a democratic ideal that dates back to ancient Greece. In the United States, the First Amendment guarantees free...
First Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia
WEBThe First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or abridging the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.
First Amendment ‑ Rights, U.S. Constitution & Freedoms - HISTORY
WEBDec 4, 2017 · The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution protects the freedom of speech, religion and the press. It also protects the right to peaceful protest and to petition the government.
Freedom of Speech and the Press - The National Constitution …
WEBThe First Amendment restrains only the government. The Supreme Court has interpreted “speech” and “press” broadly as covering not only talking, writing, and printing, but also broadcasting, using the Internet, and other forms of expression. The freedom of speech also applies to symbolic expression, such as displaying flags, burning ...
First Amendment | Contents, Freedoms, Rights, & Facts
WEB3 days ago · First Amendment, amendment (1791) to the Constitution of the United States that is part of the Bill of Rights. It protects freedom of worship, of speech, and of the press and the right to assembly and to petition. Learn more about the First Amendment, including a discussion of the various clauses.
Gonzalez v. Trevino: Free Speech, Retaliation, First Amendment ...
WEBSep 2, 2022 · Trevino: Free Speech, Retaliation, First Amendment. The Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment prevents the government from unduly abridging the freedom of speech. 1. Though the Clause refers to Congress and making law, its prohibition extends beyond legislative acts to all branches and of fices of government. 2.
First Amendment | Browse | Constitution Annotated
WEBCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
First Amendment | Wex | US Law | LII / Legal Information Institute
WEBThe right to freedom of speech allows individuals to express themselves without government interference or regulation. The Supreme Court requires the government to provide substantial justification for interference with the right of free speech when it attempts to regulate the content of the speech.
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