First Amendment
/ˈfɜːrst əˈmɛndmənt/
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- (n.) The first amendment to the U.S. Constitution, protecting freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.
The First Amendment guarantees citizens the right to free expression.
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The First Amendment specifically restricts Congress from infringing on individual freedoms, making it foundational in U.S. constitutional law and frequently cited in cases involving free expression and religious liberty.
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