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Category Archives: First Amendment
First Amendment – Institute for Justice
Posted: May 24, 2016 at 8:44 am
Central to the mission of the Institute for Justice is reinvigorating the founding principles of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. We seek to defend the free flow of informationinformation that is indispensable to our democratic form of government and to our free enterprise economy.
To protect free speech rights, IJ litigates to protect commercial, occupational and political speech. Because free markets depend on the free flow of information, IJ has long defended the right of business owners to communicate commercial speech to their customers. The Institute for Justice has also litigated groundbreaking cases in defense of occupational speech, protecting authors, tour guides, interior designers and others who speak for a living or offer advice from government regulations designed to stifle or silence their speech. Finally, we have been at the forefront of the fight against laws that hamstring the political speech of ordinary citizens and entrench political insiders. These laws include burdensome campaign finance laws and restrictions on grassroots lobbying.
Through IJs litigation, we seek to ensure that government regulation is constrained and that speakers and listeners are able to freely exchange information on the topics that matter most to them. Speakers and listeners should determine the value of speech, not the government.
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First Amendment (U.S. Constitution) – The New York Times
Posted: April 2, 2016 at 11:43 am
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Arguments in the jury trial start Monday in a case the celebrity wrestler says is about privacy, but the defendant, Gawker, argues is about the First Amendment.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
The state is one of eight that are considering blanket legal protection for discrimination on religious grounds. Its bill is one of the most alarming.
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The company, in its fight with the F.B.I., is defending its phones on grounds that its code represents free speech, and there is some precedent.
By STEVE LOHR
Crisis pregnancy centers in California are in a battle with the state over a new law requiring them to post a notice that free or low-cost abortion care is available.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
A judges order to release secret documents raises questions about how much involvement courts should have over settlements related to corporate wrongdoing.
By PETER J. HENNING
Mr. Kennedy defended John Gotti Sr., Huey P. Newton and Timothy Leary and won freedom for Jean S. Harris, who killed the Scarsdale Diet doctor.
By SAM ROBERTS
In recent years, the Supreme Court has waved the First Amendment banner ever higher to undermine long-accepted governmental regulatory authority.
By LINDA GREENHOUSE
In a California case, the justices are considering whether government workers who choose not to join a union may still be required to pay for collective bargaining.
By ADAM LIPTAK
A federal judge has warned that prosecutors may be going too far when they ask witnesses to keep quiet about receiving a subpoena.
By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
Some legal scholars are asking whether it is time to reconsider the clear and present danger standard for curbing the freedom of speech.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
A federal appeals court, in a case involving an Asian-American dance-rock band, struck down part of a law that let the government reject trademarks it deemed offensive or disparaging to others.
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
An array of leading hip-hop artists, including T.I., Big Boi and Killer Mike, filed a Supreme Court brief in support of a high school student punished for posting a rap song that drew attention to complaints about sexual harassment.
The Alabama lawyer opposed The New York Times in a case that resulted in a Supreme Court decision establishing greater leeway for criticism of government officials and other public figures.
By BRUCE WEBER
On university campuses, First Amendment rights are colliding with inclusivity.
By NICHOLAS KRISTOF
Religious Arbitration Used for Secular Disputes | Soros Withdraws $490 Million From Janus Capital
A University of Michigan professor writes that many see this as yet another way the First Amendment is being hijacked.
A new class-action lawsuit says that New York City has a policy and a history of violating protesters constitutional rights.
Congressional Republicans are pushing a bill that would deliberately warp the bedrock principle of religious freedom under the Constitution.
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
As a county clerk, Kim Davis is required to issue marriage licenses to anyone who may legally get married, which includes same-sex couples.
By JESSE WEGMAN
An appeals court upheld restrictions on protesters First Amendment rights to gather and wave signs on the plaza in front of the Supreme Court.
By JACKIE CALMES
Arguments in the jury trial start Monday in a case the celebrity wrestler says is about privacy, but the defendant, Gawker, argues is about the First Amendment.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
The state is one of eight that are considering blanket legal protection for discrimination on religious grounds. Its bill is one of the most alarming.
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The company, in its fight with the F.B.I., is defending its phones on grounds that its code represents free speech, and there is some precedent.
By STEVE LOHR
Crisis pregnancy centers in California are in a battle with the state over a new law requiring them to post a notice that free or low-cost abortion care is available.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
A judges order to release secret documents raises questions about how much involvement courts should have over settlements related to corporate wrongdoing.
By PETER J. HENNING
Mr. Kennedy defended John Gotti Sr., Huey P. Newton and Timothy Leary and won freedom for Jean S. Harris, who killed the Scarsdale Diet doctor.
By SAM ROBERTS
In recent years, the Supreme Court has waved the First Amendment banner ever higher to undermine long-accepted governmental regulatory authority.
By LINDA GREENHOUSE
In a California case, the justices are considering whether government workers who choose not to join a union may still be required to pay for collective bargaining.
By ADAM LIPTAK
A federal judge has warned that prosecutors may be going too far when they ask witnesses to keep quiet about receiving a subpoena.
By STEPHANIE CLIFFORD
Some legal scholars are asking whether it is time to reconsider the clear and present danger standard for curbing the freedom of speech.
By ERIK ECKHOLM
A federal appeals court, in a case involving an Asian-American dance-rock band, struck down part of a law that let the government reject trademarks it deemed offensive or disparaging to others.
By RICHARD SANDOMIR
An array of leading hip-hop artists, including T.I., Big Boi and Killer Mike, filed a Supreme Court brief in support of a high school student punished for posting a rap song that drew attention to complaints about sexual harassment.
The Alabama lawyer opposed The New York Times in a case that resulted in a Supreme Court decision establishing greater leeway for criticism of government officials and other public figures.
By BRUCE WEBER
On university campuses, First Amendment rights are colliding with inclusivity.
By NICHOLAS KRISTOF
Religious Arbitration Used for Secular Disputes | Soros Withdraws $490 Million From Janus Capital
A University of Michigan professor writes that many see this as yet another way the First Amendment is being hijacked.
A new class-action lawsuit says that New York City has a policy and a history of violating protesters constitutional rights.
Congressional Republicans are pushing a bill that would deliberately warp the bedrock principle of religious freedom under the Constitution.
By THE EDITORIAL BOARD
As a county clerk, Kim Davis is required to issue marriage licenses to anyone who may legally get married, which includes same-sex couples.
By JESSE WEGMAN
An appeals court upheld restrictions on protesters First Amendment rights to gather and wave signs on the plaza in front of the Supreme Court.
By JACKIE CALMES
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First Amendment Activities | United States Courts
Posted: January 31, 2016 at 7:44 pm
Apply landmark Supreme Court cases to contemporary scenarios related to the five pillars of the First Amendment and your rights to freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for redress of grievances."First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
Cox v. New Hampshire Protests and freedom to assemble
Elonis v. U.S. Facebook and free speech
Engel v. Vitale Prayer in schools and freedom of religion
Hazelwood v. Kuhlmeier Student newspapers and free speech
Morse v. Frederick School-sponsored events and free speech
Snyder v. Phelps Public concerns, private matters, and free speech
Texas v. Johnson Flag burning and free speech
U.S. v. Alvarez Lies and free speech
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First Amendment Law (U. S. Constitution: The First Amendment)
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This site explores the history and interpretation of the First Amendment of the U. S. Constitution, including the Free Speech Clause, the Establishment Clause, and the Free Exercise Clause. For materials on other topics related to the Constitution, visit Exploring Constitutional Law.
THE FREE SPEECH CLAUSE
Introduction to the Free Speech Clause
What is "Speech"?
The "Clear & Present Danger" Test for Subversive Advocacy
Advocacy of Unlawful Action and the "Incitement Test"
Substantial Overbreadth Doctrine
Prior Restraints
The Press & Fair Trial Issues
Four-Letter Words and Other Indecent Speech
A Free Speech History Lesson: The Trial of Lenny Bruce
Regulation of Hate Speech
Desecrating Flags and Other Attacks on American Symbols
First Amendment Limitations on Civil Law Liability
Does the First Amendment Protect Lies?
Different Tests for Different Media?
Permits and Fees for Marches, Parades, Rallies
Speech Restrictions in the Traditional Public Forum
Time, Place, and Manner Regulations
Speech Restrictions in the Limited Public Forum
Speech Restrictions in the Non-Public Forum
Student Speech Rights
Government-Compelled Speech
Gov't Speech & Conditions on Speech Attached to Gov't Spending
Free Speech Rights of Public Employees
The First Amendment and News Gathering: Access to (and Protection of) Sources
Regulation of Commercial Speech
Campaign Finance Regulation
The Right Not to Associate
What is Obscene?
Regulation of Child Pornography
Adult-Oriented Businesses and the "Secondary Effects" Test
Free Speech and the State Action Requirement
THE RELIGION CLAUSES
Introduction to the Establishment Clause
Prayer in the Public Schools
Vouchers & Other Aid to Religious Schools
The Evolution/Creationism Controversy
Theocracy Issues: Looking for Secular Purposes
Religious Symbols in Public Places
Student-Initiated Religious Speech
The Free Exercise Clause: Rise of the Compelling State Interest Test
The Free Exercise Clause: Narrowing of the Test
To see a course syllabus, jump to: FIRST AMENDMENT LAW SYLLABUS.
SAMPLE EXAM PROBLEMS
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First Amendment to the United States Constitution – Simple …
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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of the press, and right to petition.
The Establishment Clause does not allow the government to support one religion more than any other religion. The government also can not say a religion or a god is true. This is often described as "separation of church and state", where "state" means "the government". It also does not allow the government to establish a national religion. It allows people to debate religion freely without the federal government of the United States getting involved. The clause did not stop the various states from supporting a particular religion, and several states did.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
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Annenberg Classroom – First Amendment
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First Amendment - The Text11 Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
11On September 25, 1789, Congress transmitted to the states twelve proposed amendments. Two of these, which involved congressional representation and pay, were not adopted. The remaining ten amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified on December 15, 1791.
First Amendment - The Meaning Freedom of Speech and of the Press: The First Amendment allows citizens to express and to be exposed to a wide range of opinions and views. It was intended to ensure a free exchange of ideas even if the ideas are unpopular.
Freedom of speech encompasses not only the spoken and written word, but also all kinds of expression (including non-verbal communications, such as sit-ins, art, photographs, films and advertisements). Under its provisions, the media including television, radio and the Internet is free to distribute a wide range of news, facts, opinions and pictures. The amendment protects not only the speaker, but also the person who receives the information. The right to read, hear, see and obtain different points of view is a First Amendment right as well.
But the right to free speech is not absolute. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the government sometimes may be allowed to limit speech. For example, the government may limit or ban libel (the communication of false statements about a person that may injure his or her reputation), obscenity, fighting words, and words that present a clear and present danger of inciting violence. The government also may regulate speech by limiting the time, place or manner in which it is made. For example the government may require activists to obtain a permit before holding a large protest rally on a public street.
Freedom of Assembly and Right to Petition the Government: The First Amendment also protects the freedom of assembly, which can mean physically gathering with a group of people to picket or protest; or associating with one another in groups for economic, political or religious purposes.
The First Amendment also protects the right not to associate, which means that the government cannot force people to join a group they do not wish to join. A related right is the right to petition the government, including everything from signing a petition to filing a lawsuit.
Freedom of Religion: The First Amendment's free exercise clause allows a person to hold whatever religious beliefs he or she wants, and to exercise that belief by attending religious services, praying in public or in private, proselytizing or wearing religious clothing, such as yarmulkes or headscarves. Also included in the free exercise clause is the right not to believe in any religion, and the right not to participate in religious activities.
Second, the establishment clause prevents the government from creating a church, endorsing religion in general, or favoring one set of religious beliefs over another. As the U.S. Supreme Court decided in 1947 in Everson v. Board of Education of Ewing Township, the establishment clause was intended to erect "a wall of separation between church and state," although the degree to which government should accommodate religion in public life has been debated in numerous Supreme Court decisions since then.
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First Amendment Day – UNC Center for Media Law and Policy
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Each year, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill celebrates First Amendment Day. This campus-wide, daylong event is designedto both celebrate the First Amendment and explore its role in the lives of Carolinastudents. Students and other members of the university community read from banned books,sing controversial music and discuss the publicuniversitys special role as a marketplace of ideas and the need to be tolerant when others exercise their rights. First AmendmentDay is observed during National Banned Books Week.
First Amendment Day is organized by the UNC Center for Media Law and Policy. The UNC Center for Media Law and Policy is a collaboration between the School of Media and Journalism and the School of Law. Generous funding for the days events is provided by Time Warner Cable.
The seventh annual First Amendment Day was held onSeptember 29, 2015.
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1st Amendment – Revolutionary War and Beyond!
Posted: January 23, 2016 at 1:46 pm
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The 1st Amendment is the most well known to Americans of all the amendments in the Bill of Rights. It contains some of the most familiar phrases in political discussion, such as freedom of religion, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. The 1st Amendment reads like this:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
The 1st Amendment protects your right to believe and practice whatever religious principles you choose and your right to say what you believe, even if it is unpopular or against the will of elected officials.
It also protects your right to publish any information you want, join together with whomever you want and ask the government to correct its own errors.
What exactly does the 1st Amendment mean and how does it apply to people today? Does it have relevance to you today? It sure does. In fact, it affects just about everything you do.
The 1st Amendment has seven clauses. This page has a brief description of each clause with links to more detailed information about the history and purpose of each section.
The Opening Phrase of the 1st Amendment says "Congress shall make no law." This opening phrase immediately tells exactly who this amendment is aimed at... and that entity is Congress. So the 1st Amendment specifically prohibits Congress from making laws interfering with the rights mentioned in the amendment.
It does not however, prohibit the states from making such laws, nor does it prohibit individuals from restricting these rights to those who may be under their authority, such as a parent and child or an employer and an employee.
For one hundred years the 1st Amendment was understood to only apply to the federal government, but after the Civil War and the 14th Amendment was added to the Constitution, courts began to forbid the states to interfere with these rights as well due to an idea called "due process of law."
Learn more about the Opening Phrase of the 1st Amendment here.
The Establishment Clause is the part of the 1st Amendment that says Congress shall make no law "respecting an establishment of religion." This is a very crucial part of the American Constitution. It prohibits the government from establishing a state religion or denomination and from directing people in what they must believe.
Without the Establishment Clause, the government could choose a state religion and force everyone to participate in it. It could also punish anyone who didn't adhere to its chosen faith.
This clause has been the focus of much debate in the last half century. Some Americans believe that whenever the government is involved, absolutely all religious expression must be forbidden in order to comply with the Establishment Clause.
For example, they might say a public school football team should not pray at a football game because the school is a government funded school.
Other Americans believe the government must make certain allowances for religious expressions in public events and buildings because Americans are a very religious people. They belive a high school football team prayer or a government employee displaying a cross at work does not violate the Establishment Clause because it is simply a personal expression and not an expression endorsed by the state.
Indeed, in the minds of some, banning expressions of religious faith like this is a violation of another clause of the 1st Amendment - the Free Exercise Clause, because it seeks to control the religious expressions of citizens.
Learn more about the history and purpose of the Establishment Clause here.
The Free Exercise Clause is the part of the 1st Amendment that says Congress shall make no law respecting the establishment of religion or "the free exercise thereof." This phrase deals with the restriction on Congress to regulate anyone's religious practices.
In general, Congress cannot tell people how they can or cannot express their religious beliefs. Such things as telling people when or how to pray, when they should go to church or to whom they should pray, are off limits to lawmakers.
In general, this is the case, but sometimes, minority religious groups may want to practice something that is not generally accepted or that the state has a very strong interest in regulating. For example, polygamy, ritual sacrifice and drug usage have been banned at times, because there is a compelling public interest in eliminating these behaviors.
In such cases, the Supreme Court has often ruled that the Free Exercise Clause does not apply. In other words, the Free Exercise Clause does not give free license to any behavior that someone says is their religious belief.
You can learn all about the Free Exercise Clause here.
The Freedom of Speech Clause is the part of the 1st Amendment that says, "Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech."
British history contained a long string of suppression by those in authority of those with whom they disagreed. Many British subjects had been thrown in prison for voicing their religious and political beliefs. The Americans intended to prevent this from ever happening in their newly formed republic.
This is one of the protections in the Constitution that Americans hold most dear. They value it because it allows them to speak out against government policies they don't like. It also allows them to express the religious beliefs of their choosing.
Negatively speaking, many people abuse this right by slandering people they disagree with, or using ugly and offensive language, racial epithets or hateful language about people who are different than they are.
Generally, freedom of speech is considered to be not only the words people speak, but any type of expression that is used to convey an idea. Such things as picketing, wearing symbols or burning the flag are considered protected forms of speech because they are expressing the ideas of the people participating in them.
You can learn more about the Freedom of Speech Clause by clicking here.
The Freedom of the Press Clause states that "Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom... of the press."
This was a very important principle to the Founding Fathers of America because of the importance the press played during the Revolutionary War.
Without the press, the Founding Fathers would have found it very difficult to distribute their views to people in other parts of the country. The press turned out to be a very important instigation in getting Americans to consolidate their views against England and in spreading the concepts that would justify a break with England.
English history contained no freedoms for the press whatsoever. All publications were subject to governmental review before publication. Criticisms of the government were strictly prosecuted as sedition. All Americans wanted the right to criticize their government freely as well as to discuss other topics whenever they chose.
If you would like to learn more about the Freedom of the Press Clause, please click here.
The Freedom of Assembly Clause is the part of the Fi
rst Amendment that reads like this: "Congress shall make no law... abridging... the right of the people peaceably to assemble..." This clause is also sometimes referred to as the Freedom of Association Clause. This clause protects the right to assemble in peace to all Americans.
The Freedom of Assembly was very important to early Americans because without the right to assemble, they could not coordinate their opposition to the British government. The Freedom of Assembly was recognized to be of utmost importance if the Americans were to be successful in establishing a government of the people.
The Freedom of Assembly Clause has been relied upon by many groups in American history, such as civil rights groups, women's suffrage groups and labor unions. Government officials in each case tried to restrict the speech of these groups and prevent them from meeting, organizing and getting their message out. The Freedom of Assembly proved to be an important factor that allowed these groups to prosper and see their visions fulfilled.
You can learn more about the history and importance of the Freedom of Assembly Clause here.
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The Freedom of Petition Clause of the 1st Amendment reads like this:
"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom... of the people... to petition the Government for a redress of grievances."
The freedom to petition the government was very important to early Americans because of their experience with trying to get King George III and Parliament to respond to their grievances. The colonists were so angry about the Monarchy's refusal to acknowledge their grievances that they mentioned this fact in the Declaration of Independence.
The freedom to petition the government for redress of grievances has come to include the right to do such things as picketing, protesting, conducting peaceful sitins or boycotts and addressing government officials through any media available.
You can read more about the history and meaning of the Freedom of Petition Clause here.
Preamble to the Bill of Rights Learn about the 1st Amendment here. Learn about the 2nd Amendment here. Learn about the 3rd Amendment here. Learn about the 4th Amendment here. Learn about the 5th Amendment here. Learn about the 6th Amendment here. Learn about the 7th Amendment here. Learn about the 8th Amendment here. Learn about the 9th Amendment here. Learn about the 10th Amendment here.
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