The founders simply wanted to prevent Congress and the federal government from establishing a national religion.

Stars and Stripes says its First Amendment rights are being threatened after the Pentagon said it would take over editorial ...

When registered sex offender Thomas Sanderson had to post a sign declining trick-or-treaters, things got "tricky" with First ...

The organization FIRE accused the department of “an egregious abuse of power” that “chills the exercise of First Amendment rights.” ...

A federal trial found that Tullahoma City Schools violated a former student's First Amendment rights after he was suspended ...

Judge Robert Pitman opined that it likely violated the First Amendment: “The Act is akin to a law that would require every bookstore to verify the age of every customer at the door.” As my colleague ...

The First Amendment Watch is a project sponsored by the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute at New York University. The stated mission of the Watch is to document threats to the freedoms of speech, ...

WASHINGTON — American presidents have long tested the bounds of First Amendment protections. From John Adams enforcing the Sedition Act that criminalized critical speech, to Woodrow Wilson suppressing ...

Mayday.Health ads that direct people to an informational website about abortion access are deceptive advertising and must be ...

Did you know the First Amendment protects the right to protest — but not all demonstrations are treated equally? When, where and how people protest can determine whether their actions are legally ...

The RTDNA Foundation will recognize 12 outstanding individuals and organizations at the 2026 First Amendment Awards, celebrating their efforts to promote responsible journalism and preserve the ...