FIRST AMENDMENT LAW

In 2005, an anonymous group protested the performance of "Hair" at a local community college. The following was written in response, containing cites to the First Amendment law associated with any performance.

The issue of the first amendment and free speech.

In an increasingly heated debate over health reform legislation, people are speaking out. Democrats are accusing protesters of organizing. If they are right, so what? Americans believe in the First Amendment. What do these Democrats believe in?

Is invoking the name of Jesus during a presidential inauguration in violation of the Separation of Church and State, or is it protected as a First Amendment Right?

Can a citizen's First Amendment rights be removed?

A history of American legislator's attempts to subvert The First Amendment and censor our movies, music, and video games.

Examining and arguing the long-running debate of the extent and limits of the First Amendment.

Interpreting the intents of the First Amendment. Examining whether or not the Freedom of Expression is an inherent human right or a government privilege.

The loss of Mr. Imus' job has nothing to do with Freedom of Speech or the First Amendment. The firing is an example of what happens when the Boss finds it economically advantageous to sack an employee.

The following paper outlines the advantages of our First Amendment rights.

Free speech initially appears to be a simple, clear concept. However, it is quite difficult to decide what speech the First Amendment should protect and what speech should be restricted.

Can you name all five freedoms guaranteed under the First Amendment? This is a look at how much the average American knows (or more often, doesn't know) about the First Amendment.

The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was intended to protect our right to practice our religious faith freely; and yet, the Supreme Court has often invoked this amendment to justify decisions restricting our freedom of religion.

An examination of IRS Publication 1828, "Tax Guide for Churches and Religious Organizations: Benefits and Responsibilities under the Federal Tax Law."

A brief look at how the Fourteenth Amendment altered and expanded the meaning and reach of the First Amendment.

The intentions of the Framers and the present day interpretations of the 1st Amendment vary vastly in today's world. The 1st Amendment is still being tested even today.

You can think whatever you like, but there are limits on what you can say or show in America. The Supreme Court has ruled on some of them.

The Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRN) has taken on a variety of cases in an attempt to keep religion out of public life - but with their case Hein v. FFRN, they unwittingly suffered a devastating backfire.

Perhaps the best answer is to demand a dress code in all schools, whether public or private.

More victims of Bill of Rights violations on cable TV.

School officials have been led to believe that the mere mention of God on schools grounds is a violation of the establishment clause. This is an issue which needs to be corrected.

Editorial defending the rights of State Trooper Robert Henderson, who was fired for being a member of the KKK.

The rights guaranteed to all Americans in our Constitution are slowly being eroded in the name of security. A statement by Benjamin Franklin may well come true. "Those who are willing to give up a little freedom for safety are neither free or safe."

The American and British media have enjoyed a great level of success and have a great power over their public. But with that comes a great level of responsibility.