The First Amendment

The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is one of ten basic protections enshrined in the Bill of Rights.

Amendment I

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.

See: What is the First Amendment for a complete discussion.

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