In this article, Muhammad Ali's expression of his first amendment rights are discussed.  Ali expressed his first amendment rights when he was drafted to fight for the United States in the Vietnam War.  Ali refused and because of his refusal, he was sentenced to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.  Ali appealed the decision, but while he fought his legal battles, he was stripped of his championship title and lost his boxing license.  Ali refused to fight because he was a Muslim and identified with the religion of Islam.  He deemed himself a "conscientious objector" and missed the prime of his career.  Ali is a historical figure because of his refusal to forfeit his rights.

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