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By David L. Hudson Jr.
First Amendment Center research attorney
The First Amendment prohibits government from abridging "the right of the people peaceably to assemble."
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Washington restricts protests at funerals
Governor says measure sends message to Kansas church: 'I hope, frankly, they stay out of Washington state. They are not welcome here.'
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Seattle liable for unlawful arrests of WTO protesters
But federal jury finds city didn't violate demonstrators' free speech; city attorney says mixed verdict shows jurors were confused by their instructions.
02.01.07
Last system update: Tuesday, February 6, 2007 | 02:42:00
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