First Amendment
Pastor Says Respond to Social Media 'Censorship' With '2nd Amendment Right'
"When it comes to our church—and what we need to say and remaining open—that when they impede upon our First Amendment right, we'll meet them at the door of the tent with our Second Amendment right," Locke said.
Biden Justice Dept. May Be More Threatening than Trump's, WaPo CEO Says
"Anything less would be simply, simply wrong," Fred Ryan wrote, using Biden's own words against his Justice Department.
DOJ Ends Practice of Obtaining Reporters' Records: 'Values a Free Press'
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Saturday it will cease its longtime controversial practice of secretly obtaining journalists' records during leak investigations.
How Prince Harry's First Amendment Comments Left Red America 'Raging Mad'
Prince Harry started a "reckless war" with Conservative America by describing the First Amendment as "bonkers," experts say.
Ted Cruz Corrects Himself Over First Amendment Tablet Jack-Hammer Claims
Senator Ted Cruz tweeted that the large tablet had recently been "jack-hammered" off the side of the closed Newseum building.
Pasadena Church Prevails in Lawsuit Against Newsom Over Restrictions
A California District Court entered an order this week approving Liberty Counsel's settlement of a lawsuit on behalf of Pasadena's Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry against California Governor Gavin Newsom and his COVID-19 restrictions.
Donald Trump Jr. Blasts Prince Harry's First Amendment Comments
Conservative figures have previously hit out against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over comments they made in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Harry Criticized by Sean Hannity Over 'Sacred' First Amendment
Sean Hannity denounced Prince Harry for calling the First Amendment "bonkers," saying: "This is the same First Amendment that allowed you and your wife to trash your own family."
Prince Harry Calls First Amendment 'Bonkers,' Sparks Conservative Backlash
Prince Harry said the First Amendment was 'bonkers' and hinted he had a lot more he would like to add—leading Conservative commentators in the U.S. to reference Independence Day.
Could Religious Liberty Help End the Culture War?
Perhaps our political culture would be healthier if questions of ultimate meaning were not on the ballot every four years or divined by Supreme Court justices, and instead, were worked out in communities and consciences.
GOP Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Sued for Blocking People on Twitter
"People shouldn't be excluded from these important democratic forums simply because an official doesn't like what they have to say," said Katie Fallow from the Knight First Amendment Institute.
Lara Trump Says Bernie Sanders 'Exactly Right' on 'Scary' Twitter Ban
The former president's daughter-in-law said that it was a rare occasion that she agreed with the Vermont independent senator.
'Anti-Riot' Measures Open a Wide Door to Censorship
Under the guise of "anti-riot" legislation, several states are considering measures ostensibly aimed at protecting public safety.
The End of the Trump Era—At Least for Now
The time has come not only to reunite Americans, but to rebuild shattered friendships and to move forward with malice toward none and charity for all.
How the First Amendment Saved Jamie Raskin's Father
President Trump on January 6 was protesting the actions of other branches of government — wrongly, but constitutionally nonetheless.
Will Free Speech Be the First Casualty of Biden's War on Domestic Terror?
The Biden administration seeks to tear the nation apart, not unify it.
Defending Trump, Ted Cruz Says 'Idiot' Lawmakers Allowed by Constitution
"People are entitled to be idiots," Texas Senator Ted Cruz said Tuesday, "and you know what, in the United States Congress we get a lot of people doing that."
The Limits of 'Free Speech'
Conservatives would be wrong to lionize Greene and like-minded fringe figures as valiant martyrs for "free speech" ideals.
President Biden, do our Best Days Really Lie Ahead?
Biden's policies promise violence against our most vulnerable citizens and a government that increasingly requires uniformity of thought, using censorship and coercion to achieve those goals.
Lauren Boebert Sued in Federal Court for Blocking Constituents on Twitter
A former Colorado state lawmaker filed a lawsuit against Boebert alleging that she violated the First Amendment by blocking constituents on social media.
AOC, Omar and Twitter Sued for $88 Million for 'Suffering' Due to Trump Ban
The lawsuit is seeking the reinstatement of the president's Twitter account and a ban on AOC's and Omar's.
Former ACLU Lawyer Says 'Of Course' Twitter's Ban on Trump Is Censorship
David Goldbergerer told Newsweek that a permanent social media ban on Trump would be "ridiculous," but the platforms' decisions to do so does not violate the Constitution.
Impeachment Over Protected Speech Would Harm the Constitution
Whatever one may think of President Trump's speech last Wednesday—I personally found it deeply upsetting—one thing is clear: It was fully protected by the First Amendment.
Fact Check: Did Twitter Violate President Trump's First Amendment Rights?
After his personal account was permanently banned on Twitter, President Trump and his supporters criticized the social media company, alleging censorship.
Sarah Sanders' Old Teacher Lectures Her About First Amendment
The teacher told Sanders that if she had taken his AP Government class, she would better understand the First Amendment.
The Cancellation of Josh Hawley's Book Deal Isn't a First Amendment Issue
Cancel culture and the First Amendment are distinct concepts.
Don't Miss the Importance of Legislative Prayer in the 'Mowomenment'
Despite challenges, courts have routinely noted the Constitution's approval of legislative prayers—by chaplains, volunteers and even elected officials.
Correcting Scalia's Biggest Mistake
Sometimes the greatest compliment a devotee can pay a maestro is applying that maestro's teachings to correct his biggest mistake.
Are Bill De Blasio and Andrew Cuomo Targeting New York City's Jews?
It's time for a U.S. Department of Justice investigation.
Why Is 'Dark Money' Any Worse Than 'Dark Journalism?'
Did The Atlantic inadvertently make the case to regulate "dark journalism" like "dark money?"