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Freedom of speech is a civil liberty protected under the First Amendment of United States Constitution, Bill of Rights adopted on December 15, 1791.

‘’Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.’’

This civil liberty grants all US citizens the right to express themselves and enjoy the expression of others without the interference of the government. This freedom of expression is often tested and can be the center of controversy because of how it is interpreted. The courts have recognized the Bill of Rights as having the intention of rights of privacy and the separation of church and state, even though it is not clearly stated. It is also thought that the Amendment refers only to government interference, which leads to individual corporations and businesses violating these freedoms.