Know Your Rights: Demonstrations and Protests
The First Amendment protects your right to assemble and express your views through protest.
June 1, 2020
Do you know your rights? These easy-to-use resources were created by the ACLU so you can have your rights at your fingertips. These resources are not a substitute for legal advice.
The right to protest is fundamental to our democracy and enshrined in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
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The right for individuals to practice religion, or no religion at all, is among the most fundamental of the freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights.