Jawboning: What Is It, and Does It Violate the First Amendment?
Learn all about this little-known term.
First Amendment Rights in the Military
Do members of the military have the same 1A rights as civilians?
Can You Protest Inside or Near a Church? First Amendment Analysis
Answering questions around protesting inside — and near — houses of worship.
FCC Regulation of Broadcast Media and the First Amendment
How much regulatory authority does the FCC have?
Recording Law Enforcement: First Amendment Right or Arrestable Offense?
Discover what the First Amendment says about when law enforcement can (and can't) be recorded.
Brought to you by the First Amendment
What you wear. Your playlists. Practicing your religion (or not). It's all brought to you by the First Amendment.
Lying Is Protected by the First Amendment, but Fraud Isn’t. Here’s Why
Learn about fraud and why it isn't protected by the First Amendment.
1A in Action: Joe Kennedy and Fighting for Religious Freedom on the Field
We highlight Joe Kennedy as part of our 1A in Action series.
Joon Lee on the Future of Sports Journalism
2012 Free Spirit Scholar Joon Lee speaks with Freedom Forum about his experiences and career in sports journalism.
Is It Legal to Protest While Armed? First Amendment Analysis
Answering questions about the intersection of First and Second Amendment rights.
First Amendment alarm over Florida police visit for online speech
A woman was questioned over a Facebook comment criticizing the mayor.
First Amendment Stories to Watch in 2026
Exploring the biggest First Amendment stories on the horizon.
First Amendment Analysis of Minnesota’s Lawsuit Against DHS
First Amendment claims are front and center in the lawsuit.
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