The Danbury Baptists were a religious minority group in Connecticut who wrote a letter to Thomas Jefferson expressing their concerns about religious freedom. Jefferson's response, mentioning the "wall of separation," is often referred to as his "Danbury letter."
Related terms
Freedom of Assembly: The right to gather peacefully with others for expressive purposes or for social, political, or cultural reasons.
Petition: A formal written request made by individuals or groups seeking action from the government on a particular issue.
Religious Freedom: The right to choose and practice one's own religion without interference from others or the government.