Freedom of Petition
Freedom of Petition Basics

March for Life: 50 Years of the First Amendment in Action
How people of all faiths and none have exercised their freedoms.
When Did the Jan. 6 Insurrection Move Past the First Amendment?
The Jan. 6 insurrection started as a rally protected by the First Amendment, but within hours moved outside its protections.
Jan. 6 Won’t Shake my First Amendment Convictions
January 6 will forever stand alongside a select few dates in American history.
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