Feb 1, 2023 · The First Amendment defines five fundamental freedoms – religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition – protected from government interference. The First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution, the highest law of the country. It was added to the Constitution in 1791 along with nine additional amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.

Dec 17, 2024 · The First Amendment is in the news all around us, from government regulation of social media and campus protests to religion in schools and book bans. As 2024 ends, here are seven themes and related First Amendment stories that were prominent in the news – and our lives – this year. Discover the top First Amendment stories of 2024

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 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.

Nov 3, 2020 · Critics of First Amendment audits have argued that audits use tactics like intimidation and harassment to provoke public officials or employees into violating the First Amendment. As two lawyers for New Hampshire municipalities put it, "First Amendment audits have become a significant source of income for auditors. Auditors get paid by posting ...

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 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.

Dec 23, 2024 · The First Amendment’s 2025 starts with significant legal questions. There is a major First Amendment case involving adult online content and the potential end to social media powerhouse TikTok’s availability in the United States. TikTok ban looms in the U.S.

In this post, we highlight First Amendment Supreme Court cases of the 2023-2024 term. It will be updated with additional information and analysis as the term progresses. Explore key First Amendment Supreme Court cases of the 2023-2024 term Free speech and social media are the overarching theme of the 2023-2024 Supreme Court term.

Dec 12, 2023 · The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 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.

Jan 22, 2025 · The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 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.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. 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.