The Supreme Court has upheld the right of individuals to join together in a nonviolent economic boycott of businesses that practice racial discrimination.This illustrates

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The right of individuals to join together in a nonviolent economic boycott is an exercise of their right of association, as protected by the First Amendment. The Supreme Court has recognized this right in several cases, including NAACP v. Claiborne Hardware Co. (1982), where the Court upheld the right of African American citizens to boycott white-owned businesses in Mississippi in order to protest against segregation and discrimination. The Court held that such boycotts are protected by the First Amendment, as long as they are peaceful and nonviolent.

The Supreme Court Has Upheld the Right of Individuals to Join