First Amendment News
Federal Judge Rules Georgia Sheriff Violated the First Amendment by Posting Signs in Sex Offenders’ Yards
A federal district court has ruled that a Georgia sheriff violated the First Amendment by posting signs in front of sex offenders’ homes for kids not to trick-or-treat there.
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Teacher-led Prayer: Unconstitutional but Appropriate?
Teachers should help students understand why religious freedom protections — like the prohibition against teacher-led prayer — benefit people of all religions and none.
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Federal Appeals Court Rules County Commissioners’ Prayer Practice Unconstitutional
A recent court case determined the practice of invocational prayer that traditionally preceded the Brevard County Board of County Commissioners meetings “had run afoul of the Establishment Clause.”
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A ‘More Modest’ Approach: Making Lemonade Without Lemon
A recent court case deliberated over the deconstruction of the Bladensburg Cross due to citizens regarding it to be offending rather then a memorial honoring WW1 soldiers.
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50 Years Ago, the Court Enters the True Threats Thicket in Watts v. United States
The case should be celebrated for emphasizing the importance of politically charged advocacy and ensuring that such advocacies are not misconstrued as true threats.
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Divided 10th Circuit Panel Gives Inadequate First Amendment Protection to Employee Demoted for Truthful Sworn Court Testimony
It is an abuse of power to demote a public employee because he gives testimony in a court case.
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Compelled Speech Doctrine Should Apply in Challenges to Sex Registration Laws
Forcing a person to register as a sex offender may violate the right to freedom of speech.
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Censoring Students for Pro-Trump Clothing is Problematic
Students have the right to engage in political speech at school. Censorship is not the answer.
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Texas Appeals Court Rules Defendant’s Free-Speech Rights Not Violated by Introduction of His No-Snitching Tattoo into Evidence
A Court of Appeals ruled tattoos can be used to establish elements of a crime or motive.
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Federal Court Will Allow Prosecutors to Introduce Parts of Music Videos in Trial of Rapper Kontraversy
Federal prosecutors may introduce rap music videos and an interview depicting a rapper with drug and weapons charges without violating the First Amendment.
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