First Amendment
Missouri Gov: St. Louis Couple 'Had Every Right' to Wave Guns at Protesters
"They have the ability to do that as private citizens like everyone else," said Missouri Governor Mike Parson on Tuesday.
Score Another Victory for Religious Liberty at the Supreme Court
Why the Court's expansion of the so-called "ministerial exception" is so important.
The Supreme Court Delivers a Big Win for Religious Liberty
"Separation of church and state" is an overwrought bromide that should be promptly retired from our discourse.
The Jewish case for abortion rights
Fundamentalists hijacked the religious conversation on abortion, but Judaism permits, and in some cases even requires it. This makes abortion not only a Fourteenth Amendment issue—but a First Amendment right.
Supreme Court Should Protect Faith-Based Agencies and Free Exercise
The Supreme Court has a golden opportunity to reaffirm America's first and most indispensable liberty.
UNCW Calls Professor's 'Slave State' Tweet 'Hateful, Hurtful Language'
The professor's tweet compared North Carolina's COVID-19 lockdown measures to a "slave state."
NYC Comptroller Calls on Mayor to Strip NYPD of Press Pass Responsibility
"The NYPD is exactly the wrong agency to be endowed with the critical task of safeguarding our rights as New Yorkers," Comptroller Scott Stringer said.
Governors Can't Pick and Choose Constitutional Rights
To allow state governors to prioritize some constitutional rights over others is to confer far too much discretionary authority.
More Than 50 People Arrested on Federal Charges During Floyd Protests
"While many have peacefully expressed their anger and grief, others have hijacked protests to engage in lawlessness, violent rioting and arson," Barr said at a press conference.
Florida Newspaper Reporters Detained With Zip Ties While Covering Protests
Two Florida newspaper journalists were detained by police, their hands placed in zip ties, as they attempted to cover ongoing protests over the death of George Floyd.
Trump Could End Up a Great First Amendment President
Sometimes, the unintended consequences are the best ones.
Twitter Calls Trump's Executive Order Against Social Media 'Reactionary'
Unhappy at having his tweets appended with fact-checking labels, President Donald Trump signed an order aimed at regulating social media.
Councilman Says New York Governor Easing Gathering Restrictions 'Shocking'
The New York Civil Liberties Union sued the governor Friday for penalizing "New Yorkers who wish to engage in protest activity but are barred from doing so."
Reopening America's Houses of Worship
President Donald Trump is a great defender of religious liberty in America.
Trump's Secret New Watchlist Lets His Administration Track Americans
The new TOC watchlist circumvents criminal justice requirements for due process, equal protection under the law and freedom of association under the Constitution.
Did the Supreme Court Forget How It Curtailed Religious Freedom?
Has the Supreme Court forgotten about its ruling in Employment Division v. Smith?
Church Leaders Sue Michigan Governor Over COVID-19 Stay-At-Home Order
A group of church leaders in Michigan filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Governor Gretchen Whitmer, alleging her recent executive orders violated their First Amendment rights.
Leader of North Carolina Protests Against Stay-at-Home Has Coronavirus
A leader of a North Carolina group protesting preventative measures amid the Covid-19 pandemic has tested positive for coronavirus but insists that being forced to stay home is a violation of her First Amendment rights.
Police Threatened Teen With Arrest Over COVID-19 Post, Lawsuit Says
A Wisconsin teenager who shared her suspected COVID-19 symptoms on Instagram was told she might be arrested if she didn't take down the post, according to a lawsuit filed Thursday.
Judge Throws Out Tulsi Gabbard's Free Speech Lawsuit Against Google
Judge Stephen Wilson ruled that Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's First Amendment rights had not been violated by Google because the company is not "an arm of the United States government."
Ohio University Police Deny Kaitlinn Bennett's Visit 'Started a Riot'
The controversial gun rights advocate visited the campus in Athens, Ohio, accompanied by a bodyguard to film a video asking students about Presidents Day.
Federal Judge Rules LA Businesses Don't Need to Disclose NRA Ties
The NRA recently dropped a lawsuit against San Francisco after officials said a resolution calling for a review of NRA business relationships was non-binding.
Indiana University Can't Fire Professor for 'Sexist' 'Homophobic' Comments
Disagreeing with the professor's views was not a reason for the school to violate the Constitution, the university said.
Conservatives 'Don't Deserve Your Civility'? A Story About Free Speech
Enough is enough. It's time for real intellectual diversity at Mississippi's flagship university—and campuses across the country.
Senator Renews Call for Making Assault on Journalists a Federal Crime
Donald Trump's anti-press rhetoric specifically has been cited as a motivating factor for the much of the current hostility towards members of the news media.
SPLC Allowed To Refer To Ministry As 'Hate Group'
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is allowed under the First Amendment to label a Florida ministry as a 'hate group.'
Playboy's Brian Karem Opens Up About Covering the Trump White House
For three weeks following the infamous Rose Garden encounter, the White House was mum. Then, newly appointed Press Secretary Stephanie Grisham intervened.
Washington Post Executive Editor Responds to Trump's Attack on Reporters
The Saturday morning tweet comes just hours after the president's son, Eric Trump, criticized another Washington Post reporter, David Fahrenthold.