When Speech Goes Too Far: Incitement to Imminent Lawless Action Explained
When does speech meet this high threshold?
Are Non-Citizens Protected by the First Amendment?
With liberty and justice for ... all?
Is Hate Speech Illegal?
What to know about the legality of hate speech.
Does the Pentagon’s Media Policy Violate the First Amendment?
Breaking down the Pentagon's new media policy.
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.
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First Amendment Term of the Week
Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.
From Comedic to Controversial: 11 of the Most Famous Political Cartoons in US History
Political cartoonists have been using their First Amendment rights for hundreds of years.
1A in Action: Ron Sachs and His Historic Fight for Press Freedom on College Campuses
We highlight Ron Sachs as part of our 1A in Action series.
A Guardrail Against Government Restrictions on Speech: Strict Scrutiny Explained
When do courts subject laws to the highest level of scrutiny?
Indiana University orders student paper to stop printing. Editors say it’s censorship
Breaking down the controversy surrounding the Indiana University student newspaper.
Are ‘College GameDay’ Signs Protected by the First Amendment?
Who decides what is — and isn't — allowed?
What Is Political Speech, and Is It Protected by the First Amendment?
Political speech is the core type of speech the First Amendment was designed to protect.
The Free Exercise Clause: What You Need to Know
Learn all about the free exercise clause, a key part of the First Amendment's freedom of religion protections.
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