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Freedom of assembly - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Freedom of assembly -- the right of people to gather without fear of government harassment or intrusion -- is inextricably tied to freedom of speech, of religion, and to petition the government, rights also encompassed within the First Amendment.
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The binding treaties can be used to force governments to respect the treaty provisions that are relevant for the human rights to freedom of assembly and association.
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Early History of Freedom of Assembly ... Peaceful Assembly Protection for All ... Home » Education & Career » Curricula/Lesson Plans » K-12 Subject Guides » Understanding Freedom of Assembly...
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Over the course of American history, freedom of assembly has protected individuals espousing variety of different viewpoints. Striking workers, civil rights advocates, anti-war demonstrators and Ku Klux Klan marchers have all taken to the streets and sidewalks in protest or in support of their causes.
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As with other basic rights, the courts must weigh freedom of assembly against public interest. For example, the Supreme Court upheld laws that made it illegal to parade near a courthouse in an attempt to influence judges, jurors, or witnesses because a fair trial is considered more important.
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NEW YORK CITY, April 19 - Three people were arested in today's freedom of assembly march. The protest was an attempt to combat the new law which restricted 50 or more people or bikes from assembling on a public street without a permit.
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