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  2. First Amendment to the United States Constitution - Wikipedia

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    The First Amendment (Amendment I) to the United States Constitution prevents Congress from making laws respecting an establishment of religion; prohibiting the free exercise of religion; or abridging the freedom of speech, the freedom of the press, the freedom of assembly, or the right to petition the government for redress of grievances.

  3. Right to petition in the United States - Wikipedia

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    In those circumstances the Court found "no sound basis for granting greater constitutional protection to statements made in a petition … than other First Amendment expressions." Id., at 485. There may arise cases where the special concerns of the Petition Clause would provide a sound basis for a distinct analysis; and if that is so, the rules ...

  4. This Is What the First Amendment Really Means - AOL

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    This is why the First Amendment is not relevant in regards to Twitter’s ban on the former president, he says, because just like the hypothetical restaurant, Twitter is a private business.

  5. First Amendment to the United States Constitution

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    The Bill of Rights was proposed to assuage Anti-Federalist opposition to Constitutional ratification. Initially, the First Amendment applied only to laws enacted by the Congress,

  6. Freedom of speech in the United States - Wikipedia

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    The First Amendment of the United States Constitution declares 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. [37 ...

  7. From Jefferson to Truman, American presidents embraced the ...

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    As we prepare to celebrate Presidents Day on Feb. 19, it's worth remembering that the power of the presidency has long been kept in check by the First Amendment via the voices of the American ...

  8. Internet censorship in the United States - Wikipedia

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    Internet censorship in the United States of America is the suppression of information published or viewed on the Internet in the United States.The First Amendment of the United States Constitution protects freedom of speech and expression against federal, state, and local government censorship.

  9. US appeals court finds that Texas voter ID law is ... - AOL

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    The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit said the law has discriminatory effects and violates the U.S. Voting Rights Act.