Freedom of Assembly
/ˈfriːdəm əv əˈsɛmbli/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal right of individuals to gather publicly for peaceful protest or expression.
The court upheld the freedom of assembly as fundamental to democracy.
- (n.) A constitutional guarantee protecting citizens from government restrictions on peaceful meetings.
Restrictions on the freedom of assembly must meet strict scrutiny.
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Commentary
Freedom of assembly is often encompassed within broader constitutional protections of civil liberties and is subject to limitations to prevent violence or unlawful conduct.
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