Taylor Seely

First Amendment Reporter

The Arizona Republic

Taylor Seely covers First Amendment issues for The Arizona Republic. Her work highlights where the government is threatening or debating the public’s freedoms of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition. Seely formerly covered Phoenix City Hall and before that, worked as an audio producer on The Arizona Republic’s state politics podcast “The Gaggle.” She was born and raised in Arizona. She is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Barrett, The Honors College and the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

Taylor Seely, The Arizona Republic

Articles by this First Amendment reporter

Sen. Mark Kelly vows to fight for First Amendment amid Pentagon threats

He says the Constitution is on his side. What do experts say?
A demonstrator waves a "Protect Free Speech" sign following a protest against the suspension of the "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" show, held near the theater where the show is produced in Hollywood.

Free speech is facing threats in the US and beyond. Here are the pressure points

Five First Amendment reporters explore the state of free speech.
A photo of Arizona state Sen. Analise Ortiz, wearing purple, speaking into a microphone with people seated behind her

Here’s why Arizona state Sen. Analise Ortiz can post ICE agents’ locations

Why is posting ICE agents' whereabouts on social media protected by the First Amendment?