Snyder V. Phelps Case Study

In the case of Snyder V. Phelps, in which the Westboro Baptist Church has been for many years picketing military funerals, rights protect the church’s freedom of speech, and the freedom of assembly. Although the Supreme Court is basing the decision off of the first amendment right of freedom of speech, not only can this case be based on freedom of speech but also the citizens right of assembly. The church believes that American soldier’s deaths should be blamed on the fact that the United States tolerates homosexuality. The church rallied, holding signs that said, “God Hates You, You are going to hell,” etc. None of the signs had anything illegal written on them. The first amendment clearly states, “Congress shall make no law respecting an