The official compilation of all permanent federal statutes of the United States, organized by subject matter into 54 titles. Browse by title, search by topic, or explore key provisions.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble.
Whoever invents or discovers any new and useful process, machine, manufacture, or composition of matter, or any new and useful improvement thereof, may obtain a patent therefor.
No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law.
The Congress shall have Power to regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the Indian Tribes.
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