What is a civil liberty?
Civil liberties are basic rights and freedoms that are protected by law, usually explicitly so; many civil liberties are outlined in the United States Constitution. Violation of civil liberties is, in most cases, illegal.Freedom of Speech and ExpressionFreedom of speech and expression, which includes verbal, written and symbolic speech, is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution. Freedom of speech and expression are a fundamentally important part of democratic society, since they allow all citizens free license to speak without fear of government punishment.Freedom of ReligionThe freedom to practice or not practice any religion is also guaranteed in the First Amendment; additionally, the First Amendment was used to create the Establishment Clause, which states that the federal government can neither endorse nor persecute one religion. This protection enables people to worship a deity or refuse to worship without government interference.Right to PrivacyThe right to privacy
