What is the First Amendment? US right to free speech explained, after Prince Harry says its bonkers – iNews

The Duke of Sussex has called the First Amendment to the United States Constitution bonkers, drawing criticism on social media.

Prince Harry, who has moved to California with his wife Meghan Markle and their son Archie, was speaking on Dax Shepards Armchair Expert podcast.

The Duke discussed his new life in Los Angeles, moving away from royal duties and plans for his familys future.

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But his comments on the First Amendment led some Americans to say he is no longer welcome in their country, in angry social media posts.

The First Amendment was adopted on 15 December 1791, as one of the 10 amendments to the US Constitution that make up theBill of Rights.

It states that Congress cannot pass a law establishing a religion, nor can it prohibit the free practice of religion.

The amendment also protects freedom of speech, the press, assembly, and the right to petition the Government.

Free speech means the free and public expression of opinions without censorship, interference and restraint by the Government.

Free press means the right of individuals to express themselves through publication and dissemination of information, ideas and opinions without interference, constraint or prosecution by the Government.

Initially, the First Amendment applied only to laws enacted by Congress, but today it is invoked far more broadly.

The Duke brought up the First Amendment in reference to the press, telling Shepard he has experienced a media feeding frenzy while living in Beverly Hills.

Ive got so much I want to say about the First Amendment as I sort of understand it, but it is bonkers, he said.

I dont want to start going down the First Amendment route because thats a huge subject and one which I dont understand because Ive only been here a short time.

But, you can find a loophole in anything.

You can capitalise or exploit whats not said rather than uphold what is said.

One Twitter user told Harry to get the hell out of America after hearing the interview, while another commented: If he has a problem with the constitution then he can go back to Britain.

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