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this site explains freedom of speech and what laws restrict our freedom. The ACLU is an organization that has been around since 1920 keeping our freedom of speech as open as they can. It is a great site that shows all kinds of freedoms.

There are 31 states that allow parents or guardians to give alcohol to minors, only 7 of those restrict it to a private residence. Even in countries where there is not minimum drinking age and it is customary for teens to drink during meals or religious ceremonies with their parents, there is still an observable incidence of intoxication and binge drinking.

Arizona passes an anti-immigration law which allows police to questions people that are suspected of being in this country illegally. 70% of the Los Angeles Latino population is in favor of sanctions against AZ, which include restricting future contracts with AZ companies.

Non smokers can inhale secondhand smoke from being around smokers in public places. Even small amounts of secondhand smoke can lead to serious medical problems such as cancer. States have already started placing bans and restrictions at parks, hospitals, and other public areas.

People have the right change their religion whenever they please, but 75% of the population has restrictions against it.

Texas becomes the 8th state to allow concealed weapons on college campuses. Other states allow universities and colleges to decide their own gun restrictions

This article is very useful for looking more closely at what it takes for a voter law to be considered unconstitutional and the steps it takes for that law to be appealed. This article talks about the Texas law that put harder restrictions on voter ID laws and how a Supreme Court judge ruled that the law was unconstitutional.