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Is Clothing Protected by the First Amendment?

Can you wear whatever you want, wherever you want?

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We highlight Brigitte Bandit as part of our 1A in Action series.
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Presidential Convention Protests: First Amendment Protections, Limits

What are the limits on presidential convention protests?

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Your guide to detecting and debunking deepfakes.

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Cursing at Police: Free Speech or Arrestable Offense?

Can you be arrested for swearing at a police officer?

Are Cults Illegal? A First Amendment Analysis

The First Amendment protects freedom of religion, but what about cults?

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Real-world examples of Americans exercising this vital First Amendment freedom.
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Everything to know about book bans and the First Amendment.
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1A in Action: Imam Ossama Bahloul and Fighting for the Right to Worship

We highlight the spiritual leader of the Islamic Center of Murfreesboro as part of our 1A in Action series.
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