When Does Protesting Become Illegal?
Like all First Amendment freedoms, the right to assembly is not unlimited.
Does the White House Blocking AP From Press Events Violate the First Amendment?
Answering FAQs about the Trump-AP situation.
Are Tattoos Free Speech? A First Amendment Analysis
Exploring the intersection of body art and free speech.
Can Government Cut Funding Based on Speech, Protest Issues?
Explaining a timely issue through a First Amendment lens.
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
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…
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…
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?
Does the Government Have the Same Free Speech Rights as Everyone Else?
Explaining a little-known First Amendment concept.
When Private Information Becomes Public: What Is Public Disclosure of Private Facts?
Why the First Amendment doesn't always protect saying anything you want about someone.
Covering Protests as a College Journalist: Know Your Rights
What college students can (and can't) do when covering protests on campus.
You have a right to gather.
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Uncover everyday definitions for the many words you'll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
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