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Protection of Assembly and Speech

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025

Definition

Protection of assembly and speech refers to safeguarding citizens' rights to gather peacefully (assembly) and express their opinions freely (speech). It allows people to voice their ideas without fear of censorship or persecution.

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