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> Neb. prosecutors, funeral protester reach deal Authorities agree to dismiss child-abuse, disturbing-the-peace charges in exchange for Shirley Phelps-Roper's pledge to drop federal lawsuit accusing them of malicious prosecution. 08.24.10   Obama protester arrested at Alaska State Fair Officials say Sidney Hill, who carried sign calling for president's impeachment, drew complaints that he was disrupting fair entertainment. 08.30.10 Last system update: Thursday, September 2, 2010 | 12:03:18  SEARCH  MORE assembly topics > Curfews, loitering & freedom of association Civil rights & First Amendment Abortion protests & buffer zones Assembly on private property Funeral protests