Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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The First Amendment and the Courts

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17 Freedom of Speech Court Cases You Should Know

Prominent free speech court cases from throughout history.

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Exploring the First Amendment implications of the new TikTok bill.

Can a Person’s Name Be Illegal? The How (and Why) Behind Banned Names

Can parents name their children whatever they want?

First Amendment Supreme Court Cases: 2023-2024 Term

Explore key First Amendment Supreme Court cases of the 2023-2024 term.

Can Rap Lyrics Be Used as Evidence in Court? A First Amendment Analysis

When do rap lyrics go beyond protected free speech?

Women's rights activists march against sexual assault and harassment at the #MeToo March in the Hollywood section of Los Angeles.

13 Women’s Rights Activists Who Embodied the Power of the First Amendment

Highlighting the First Amendment in action.

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Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?

How Anti-SLAPP Laws Protect Your Right to Free Speech

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