freedom of assembly

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The right to hold public meetings and form associations without interference by the government. Freedom of peaceful assembly is guaranteed by the First Amendment (see also First Amendment) to the Constitution.

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Segregation has been described as a violation of freedom of assembly.

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That was followed the next month by a law restricting the right to freedom of assembly, if it fell foul of the 2021 Child Protection Law.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Freedom of the press, free speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of association, freedom of thought, and other Constitutionally protected rights and liberties will be restricted.

From Salon • Nov. 6, 2024

But beyond that: What does the threat of law enforcement do to academic freedom, or freedom of assembly, or freedom of expression?

From Slate • Jul. 30, 2024

Charities have said that the legislation suppressed the freedom of assembly and expression.

From New York Times • Apr. 26, 2024

At the end of June Count Khuen-H�derv�ry was made Hungarian prime minister; Count T. Pejačević succeeded him as ban, and restored quiet by promising freedom of assembly and greater liberty of the press.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 6 "Coucy-le-Château" to "Crocodile" by Various

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