Question:
Several hundred people attend a peaceful political rally in a park. The police stop the rally, then arrest several people and search them. During the search, the police find no evidence of lawbreaking. However, they take everyone's cell phones and cameras and put the people in jail for "disorderly behavior." The people who were arrested think this was done to prevent the news from reporting what happened. They also think that their rights were violated. Which amendment will their lawyer likely use to argue their case?
A. Amendment I, which safeguards Americans' right to free speech
B. Amendment II, which safeguards Americans' right to bear arms
C. Amendment VI, which safeguards Americans' right to an attorney
D. Amendment VII, which safeguards Americans' right to trial by jury
Answer:
The answer is A. Amendment I, which safeguards Americans' right to free speech
Step-by-step explanation:
Amendment 1 states 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. Those people have to the right to freedom of speech.