Feb 1, 2023 · The First Amendment What is the First Amendment? The First Amendment defines five fundamental freedoms – religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition – protected from …

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When questions arise about whether First Amendment rights have been violated, the Supreme Court is the final authority. Its rulings interpret how these rights apply in real-life situations. In this post, we …

Sep 5, 2025 · The First Amendment protects our free expression rights from government interference. Government censorship may violate the First Amendment, particularly if it involves viewpoint …

Freedom of religion is sometimes called America’s “first freedom.” It is listed first among the five freedoms in the First Amendment. It protects the freedom to think and believe what one wishes. This …

Oct 30, 2023 · The First Amendment prevents the government from restricting (or "abridging") speech. For more than 200 years, the courts have interpreted what free speech means as our country …

The First Amendment prohibits government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures that the spirit of the First Amendment survives and thrives …

The First Amendment’s establishment clause is not the only law that prohibits government establishment of religion. State constitutions have their own establishment clauses. It should be noted, however, …

Learn when the First Amendment freedoms of assembly and petition allow you to protest on public property, and when protests may be limited.

Discover what reporter's privilege is, why it exists, how it applies to the First Amendment, and how it protects everyone's right to know.