The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition.
Freedom of speechA person can say or think anything they want.
Freedom of religionA person can practice any religion or no religion. The government cannot establish a national religion.
Freedom of assemblyPeople can come together to have peaceful meetings, rallies, marches, or demonstrations.
Freedom of the pressA person can read, write, publish, or broadcast anything they want.
Right to petitionPeople can ask the government to change the law.
ACLU American Civil Liberties Union: Free Speech
First Amendment Center
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