BrieAnna J. Frank

First Amendment Reporter

USA TODAY

BrieAnna J. Frank is USA TODAY’s First Amendment reporting fellow who covers issues related to the freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. She previously worked on the outlet’s Fact-Check Team and started her career as a breaking news reporter at The Arizona Republic. She graduated from Arizona State University with degrees in journalism and political science and is based in central Virginia.

BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY

Articles by this First Amendment reporter

President Donald Trump listens to a question from a reporter aboard Air Force One at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar, Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025.

Trump targets leaks with subpoenas. How the First Amendment applies

Most recently, subpoenas were issued to several New York Times journalists.
A dark blue flag with a border of white stars and red lines says "86 47"

Judge rules against Trump administration over ‘8647’ protest flag in DC

Protesters had sued after the National Park Service said it would revoke the group's demonstration permit over their signs and flags.
A baseball player wearing a bright-orange jersey prepares to throw a ball. He wears a hat with the rainbow version of the team logo, next to handwritten text that references a Genesis Bible verse.

Is MLB’s Pride controversy a First Amendment issue? What to know

Here's what happened and how the First Amendment is (and isn't) involved.
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