The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution guarantees several fundamental freedoms to individuals, safeguarding their ability to express themselves, practice their beliefs, and engage with the government.
These protections ensure that 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.
Core Freedoms Guaranteed by the First Amendment
The First Amendment is a cornerstone of American liberty, providing five distinct yet interconnected protections that empower citizens and limit governmental power.
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