United States Constitution Amendment 1

§ 1 ¶ 1 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.

[ 1 ] Passed by Congress September 25, 1789

[ 2 ] Ratified December 15, 1791

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