free exercise

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You have to back up to the two clauses in the First Amendment: the free exercise clause and the nonestablishment clause, and they work together to promise religious freedom.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

Legal experts note that faith-led protests often invoke First Amendment protections for both free exercise of religion and free assembly, making these clashes particularly sensitive.

From Salon • Nov. 16, 2025

She argued the court should hear her case to decide whether the free exercise of religion guaranteed by the 1st Amendment should have protected her from being sued.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025

Society of Sisters, which recognize the family as a protected sphere of moral and religious authority, as well as more recent free exercise cases like Tandon v.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2025

The first Caliphs allowed the Jews the free exercise of their own religion, and even permitted the Princes of the Captivity to exercise considerable authority.

From "Granny's Chapters" (on scriptural subjects) by Ross, Lady Mary