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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What Is the Equal Opportunities Rule? FCC Regulation Explained as ABC Claims First Amendment Violation

What are the First Amendment issues surrounding the FCC’s equal opportunities rule?

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1A in Action: Mary Church Terrell and the Movement for Black and Women’s Civil Rights

We highlight Mary Church Terrell as part of our 1A in Action series.

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It’s Graduation Season. What Are the First Amendment Implications When Universities Disinvite Commencement Speakers?

When can a public university disinvite a commencement speaker?

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1A in Action: 12 Mental Health Activists Who Used the Power of the First Amendment

These activists have used their freedoms to raise awareness and create change.

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James Comey Faces New Indictment With First Amendment Implications: What You Need to Know

Does the DOJ have a case against James Comey?

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Sharon McMahon Disinvited From Giving UVU Commencement Speech: First Amendment Analysis

What are the First Amendment issues at play?

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Kash Patel Sues The Atlantic: First Amendment Analysis

Does Kash Patel have a case?

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Is the Government Watching You? Surveillance and the First Amendment, Explained

When does government surveillance violate the First Amendment?

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T‑Pain, The Killers, Janelle Monáe headline massive First Amendment music festival

The first-ever Freely Fest was held in Nashville to celebrate the First Amendment.

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