When Does Protesting Become Illegal?
Like all First Amendment freedoms, the right to assembly is not unlimited.
Are Deepfakes Protected by the First Amendment?
Exploring the ongoing debate surrounding deepfakes and the First Amendment.
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
True Threats: Is It Illegal to Threaten Someone?
Everything you need to know about true threats and free speech.
Can Government Cut Funding Based on Speech, Protest Issues?
Explaining a timely issue through a First Amendment lens.
First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
Student Reading Opt-Outs on Religious Freedom Grounds: What Does the Supreme Court Say?
Does the First Amendment give parents the right to opt their children out of reading…
What Is Checkbook Journalism?
What you need to know about journalists accepting money from sources.
Are Panhandling and Solicitation Protected Free Speech?
Discover if and when panhandling can be banned or regulated.
1A in Action: The Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II and Organizing for Change
We highlight the Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II as part of our 1A in Action series.
Can Public Schools Have Religious Clubs? A First Amendment Analysis
Religious clubs are allowed in public schools, but there are some important rules that schools must follow.
Why the Government Usually Can’t Limit the Content of Your Speech
Determining whether a law is content-based or content-neutral isn’t always simple.
Tax Exemptions for Religious Organizations: What Does the Supreme Court Say?
Can a state can decide how “religious” an organization must be to receive a tax exemption?
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1A in Action
Highlighting individuals fighting for their—and others’—First Amendment freedoms across the country.
