Feb 1, 2023 · The First Amendment What is the First Amendment? The First Amendment defines five fundamental freedoms – religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition – protected …

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In “The First Amendment in the 21st Century,” Gene Policinski, Freedom Forum senior fellow for the First Amendment and past First Amendment Center president, traces the history of the …

Jul 18, 2025 · The First Amendment protects speech, but exceptions exist, including when it meets the threshold of incitement to imminent lawless action.

Sep 5, 2025 · The First Amendment protects our free expression rights from government interference. Government censorship may violate the First Amendment, particularly if it …

The First Amendment’s establishment clause is not the only law that prohibits government establishment of religion. State constitutions have their own establishment clauses. It should …

Nov 3, 2020 · Why are First Amendment audits controversial? Critics of First Amendment audits have argued that audits use tactics like intimidation and harassment to provoke public officials …

Jul 17, 2024 · While almost all Americans have heard of the First Amendment, there are many facts about the First Amendment that most people don’t know.

The First Amendment prohibits government from abridging “the right of the people peaceably to assemble.” This basic freedom ensures that the spirit of the First Amendment survives and …

When questions arise about whether First Amendment rights have been violated, the Supreme Court is the final authority. Its rulings interpret how these rights apply in real-life situations. In …