First Amendment
The First Amendment guarantees freedoms concerning religion, expression, assembly, and the right to petition. It forbids Congress from both promoting one religion over others and alsorestricting an individual’s religious practices. It guaranteesfreedom of expression by prohibiting Congress from restricting the press or the rights of individuals to speak freely. It also guarantees the right of citizens toassemble peaceably and to petition their government.
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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.
Wex Resources
The Establishment Clause
Free Exercise Clause
Free Speech
Schenk v. United States (1919)
Free Press
New York Times v. Sullivan (1964)