What Is The First Amendment?

Freedom of speech is as American as apple pie. Not only is it the cornerstone that binds our beliefs together, it also unites the nation. The first amendment to the Constitution contains freedom of speech, religion, and assembly. While freedom of speech may be widely interpreted the US Supreme Court cases ensure that the liberties granted to the people are honored appropriately. The Bill of Rights dates back to the US Constitution’s conception. The first amendment was passed in 1789. Throughout the years there have been a number of court cases to test the particulars of the amendment. While this amendment is a balance between personal liberties and government authority it grants freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of the press, and freedom to assembly to the citizens of the United States. Although these freedoms are safeguarded, many times they are susceptible to situations that may hinder them. As our society and technology adjusts and grows the first amendment must also be revisited and adjusted. …show more content…
(Investor’s Daily Business). The advocates were assembling in regard to immigration reform. President Obama did not allow our nation’s veterans and other visitors, that same liberty of assembly, when they were at the national monuments. The group of people were harassed by the police that were paid by the government to block the monuments’ access. The group, was irate by the President’s actions. Many of these people had fought to ensure that these freedoms are granted to our citizens. This clearly violated this group freedoms established by the first