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 from …

Dec 17, 2025 · The First Amendment isn’t just 45 words written more than 200 years ago. In the United States, the five freedoms — religion, speech, press, assembly and petition — touch our lives every …

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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 this post, we …

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

Learn when the First Amendment freedoms of assembly and petition allow you to protest on public property, and when protests may be limited.

Dec 23, 2024 · The First Amendment’s 2025 starts with significant legal questions. There is a major First Amendment case involving adult online content and the potential end to social media powerhouse …

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 be noted, however, …

Aug 26, 2025 · Here’s everything you need to know about Trump’s executive order on flag burning and how it relates to the First Amendment.

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