Home > Topics > Assembly   Overview> 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." FULL STORY> 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.' 02.05.07   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  SEARCH  MORE assembly topics > Curfews, loitering & freedom of association Civil rights & First Amendment Abortion protests & buffer zones Assembly on private property Funeral protests