First Amendment
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The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents the government from making laws which concern an establishment of religion, prohibit the free exercise of religion, or abridge freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the right to peaceably assemble, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances. It was adopted on 19 December 1791, as one of the ten amendments that constitute the US Bill of Rights.[1]
Related Quotation
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| George Carlin | “Now, if you think you do have rights, I have one last assignment for ya. Next time you're at the computer get on the Internet, go to Wikipedia. When you get to Wikipedia, in the search field for Wikipedia, type in "Japanese-Americans 1942" and you'll find out all about your precious fucking rights.” | George Carlin |
Related Document
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| Document:US Issues Assurances on Assange | Article | 16 April 2024 | Joe Lauria | Stella Assange: “The United States has issued a non-assurance in relation to the First Amendment, and a standard assurance in relation to the death penalty. The Biden Administration must drop this dangerous prosecution before it is too late.” |
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