SCOTUS Upholds Age Verification Law: First Amendment Analysis
More states, or even the federal government, may follow.
SCOTUS Backs Student Reading Opt-Outs on Religious Freedom Grounds: First Amendment Analysis
Breaking down the court's ruling.
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference, and Are They Protected Speech?
Misinformation and disinformation both involve false content – but there's one distinct difference.
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.
8 Famous Defamation Cases You Should Know
Highlighting some of the most famous defamation cases in history.
Civil Disobedience: Rooted in — but Not Protected by — the First Amendment
Everything to know about this 1A-adjacent activity.
11 of the Most Famous Boycotts in US History
Boycotts, like other forms of protests, are protected under the First Amendment.
Can Public Officials Block You Online?
While many blocks violate the First Amendment, others may be justified.
Can Churches Be Sanctuaries? A First Amendment Analysis
Do churches and other places of worship have a right to provide sanctuary?
What Was the Clear and Present Danger Test for Free Speech — and Why Has It Been Replaced?
Can speech be limited if it presents a clear and present danger?
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