Freedom of Association

Paper Summary:

This paper analyzes the concept of the right to freedom, the value of freedom and the right to freedom of association. The paper focuses specifically on the case of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. According to the paper, the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was denied establishment due to the fact that they would violate the institution's gender-discrimination policy.

Table of Contents:

I: Facts

The Right to
II. Issue
III. Argument
IV. Summary and Conclusion

From the Paper:

"At the time the First Amendment was conceived, it was known as: "Article the Third." When Virginia joined eight other states to ratify the Bill of Rights 215 years ago, two of the initial 12 amendments had already been abandoned. On Dec. 15, 179, the First Amendment claimed its place in history. (McMasters, 2000)"
"The verdict of the case to be argued on behalf of plaintiff, Alpha Epsilon Pi, that this organization's First Amendment rights have been violated, similarly claims a noteworthy space in today's time in history. "

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