When Does Protesting Become Illegal?
Like all First Amendment freedoms, the right to assembly is not unlimited.
Why Government Can’t Restrict Speech It Doesn’t Like: Viewpoint Discrimination Explained
1A prohibits the government from playing favorites.
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
Are NPR, PBS Funding Cuts a First Amendment Violation?
A First Amendment analysis of government-funded media and the NPR, PBS cuts.
AI and 1A: Is Artificial Intelligence Protected by the First Amendment?
Exploring the ever-changing relationship between AI and 1A.
First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
Can Protest Organizers Be Liable for Damage, Violence During Protests?
Organizers are typically not responsible, except under some conditions.
Student Reading Opt-Outs on Religious Freedom Grounds: What Does SCOTUS Say?
Does the First Amendment allow parents to opt their children out of reading certain books?
Can Reporters Pay Their Sources? Checkbook Journalism Explained
What you need to know about money being exchanged between a reporter and a source.
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.
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