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> Let’s support free speech even when others test its limits By Gene Policinski JuicyCampus.com, Westboro Baptist anti-gay protesters are prompting creative official attempts to silence their speech. 11.30.08   Divided 9th Circuit panel strikes down Seattle parade-permit law Two judges agree ordinance gives police too much authority in granting permits; third judge disagrees. 12.15.08 Last system update: Tuesday, January 6, 2009 | 16:10:19  SEARCH  MORE assembly topics > Curfews, loitering & freedom of association Civil rights & First Amendment Abortion protests & buffer zones Assembly on private property Funeral protests