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

Thus, the majority in Mahmoud contends that storybooks like Uncle Bobby’s Wedding abridge free exercise by exerting a “coercive pressure” that undermines the plaintiffs’ ability to raise their children as they wish.

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2025

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

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2025

The parents then sued in federal court, citing the 1st Amendment’s protection for the free exercise of religion.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 17, 2025

The Constitution provides: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof.”

From The Short Constitution by Russell, William F.