free exercise

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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

The parents argued that the free exercise clause of the First Amendment entitles them to these accommodations.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

Judge Kim Wardlaw, writing for the panel, ruled that California’s requirement burdens the families’ free exercise of religion.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2024

The first amendment to the US Constitution - known as the Establishment Clause - says that "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof."

From BBC • Jun. 20, 2024

Thus the free exercise of the rights of thought involve no risk hereafter.

From English Secularism A Confession Of Belief by Holyoake, George Jacob