President Donald Trump Sues The Wall Street Journal: First Amendment Analysis
Does Trump have a case?
Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference, and Are They Protected Speech?
They both involve false content – but there's one distinct difference.
SCOTUS Backs Student Reading Opt-Outs on Religious Freedom Grounds: First Amendment Analysis
Breaking down the court's ruling.
Can Trump Pressure Commanders to Change Name? First Amendment Analysis
Trump said he might hold up the team's new stadium deal if they don't change their name.
AI and 1A: Is Artificial Intelligence Protected by the First Amendment?
Exploring the ever-changing relationship between AI and 1A.
First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
11 Freedom of Petition Examples You Should Know
Highlighting 11 times freedom of petition was exercised throughout U.S. history.
When Speech Goes Too Far: Incitement to Imminent Lawless Action Explained
When does speech meet this threshold and lose First Amendment protection?
8 Famous Defamation Cases You Should Know
Highlighting some of the most famous defamation cases in history.
Civil Disobedience: Rooted in — but Not Protected by — the First Amendment
Everything to know about this 1A-adjacent activity.
11 of the Most Famous Boycotts in US History
Boycotts, like other forms of protests, are protected under the First Amendment.
SCOTUS Upholds Age Verification Law: First Amendment Analysis
More states, or even the federal government, may follow.
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