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First Amendment
The Espionage Act’s constitutional legacy
One of the federal government’s most powerful laws is also known as one of its most controversial statutes: the Espionage Act.
The 303 Creative decision and expressive conduct
Last week, a 6-3 Supreme Court said the First Amendment allows a business offering “expressive” services to discriminate based…
Looking back: George Carlin and the Supreme Court
On July 3, 1978, the Supreme Court issued its historic verdict in the George Carlin “seven dirty words” case, a decision that…
The history of legal challenges to the Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance to the United States' flag has been part of American life for generations, but not without some…
Do You Have a Constitutional Right to Honk Your Car Horn?
A lawsuit in California about the use of a car horn at a political protest is bringing back a contested question involving the…
An important date in Supreme Court history for the press
Today is the anniversary of one of the most important decisions in Supreme Court history that affected the civil rights movement…
On this day, the Roe v. Wade decision
On January 22, 1973, the Supreme Court handed down a decision that continues to divide the nation to this day.
Is the Supreme Court Ready to Reshape the Social Media Landscape?
Free speech has been a major factor behind the internet’s dramatic growth in the past 25 years. But two cases at the Supreme…
Looking Ahead: A Supreme Court Preview for 2023
The Supreme Court has been front and center in recent years due to a series of landmark decisions, and the year 2023 will likely…
The First Amendment and school library book policies
Book selections at public school libraries are back in the headlines after a new lawsuit is questioning the constitutional power…
