Can You Protest Inside or Near a Church? First Amendment Analysis
Answering questions around protesting inside — and near — houses of worship.
Is It Legal to Protest While Armed? First Amendment Analysis
Answering questions about the intersection of First and Second Amendment rights.
First Amendment Analysis of Minnesota’s Lawsuit Against DHS
First Amendment claims are front and center in the lawsuit.
First Amendment Rights in the Military
Do members of the military have the same First Amendment rights as civilians?
Recording Law Enforcement: First Amendment Right or Arrestable Offense?
Discover what the First Amendment says about when law enforcement can (and can't) be recorded.
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1A in Action: Joe Kennedy and Fighting for Religious Freedom on the Field
We highlight Joe Kennedy as part of our 1A in Action series.
Joon Lee on the Future of Sports Journalism
2012 Free Spirit Scholar Joon Lee speaks with Freedom Forum about his experiences and career…
First Amendment alarm over Florida police visit for online speech
A woman was questioned over a Facebook comment criticizing the mayor.
First Amendment Stories to Watch in 2026
Exploring the biggest First Amendment stories on the horizon.
FBI searches Washington Post reporter’s home in classified document case
Here's why advocacy groups are concerned.
Sen. Mark Kelly vows to fight for First Amendment amid Pentagon threats
He says the Constitution is on his side. What do experts say?
Trump Sues the BBC: First Amendment Analysis
Why is Trump suing the BBC and does he have a case?
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