Freedom of association __________.

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Freedom of association has been interpreted by the Supreme Court to encompass several First Amendment rights, such as freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. It allows individuals the right to associate with others for political, social, religious or other purposes without government interference. However, it does not require groups to accept all individuals as members. Furthermore, while freedom of association is related to the right to petition the government for a redress of grievances, it does not state that individuals must be part of an association to exercise this right. Finally, while freedom of association is a fundamental right protected by the U.S. Constitution, it is not explicitly mentioned in the First Amendment.

Freedom of Association __________