Civil Rights in the United States

Freedom of Speech & Freedom of Expression

Freedom of speech is the "right to express one's thoughts and opinions without governmental restriction, as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution."

Freedom of expression is the "freedom of speech, press, assembly, or religion as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution; the prohibition of governmental interference with those freedoms.”

Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019)

FREEDOM OF RELIGION

Freedom of religion is the “right to adhere to any form of religion or none, to practice or abstain from practicing religious beliefs, and to be free from governmental interference with or promotion of religion, as guaranteed by the First Amendment and Article VI, § 3 of the U.S. Constitution. — Also termed freedom of belief; freedom of conscience.” Black's Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019)