America is known as the land of the free. Americans have the freedom to worship as they please. They can speak their minds, gather to protest, and own guns. When they are displeased, they make their voices heard at the ballot box. And each branch of the government balances and checks the others. But these freedoms have limits. Where are the lines drawn, and who draws them? Since 1776, citizens' rights have continuously evolved, and they remain hotly debated today. The American Values and Freedoms series examines the evolution of these fundamental rights and ideas.

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