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LII Supreme Court Decisions: Symbolic Speech
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals right of expression. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
The Center for Democracy and Technology
Works to promote democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age.
http://www.cdt.org/
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Commercial Speech
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to advertising. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
First Amendment Center
Provides information, links, and commentary on a wide array of First Amendment issues.
http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/
The First Amendment and Freedom of the Press
Essay by James C. Goodale on court cases in which First Amendment rights have been upheld, allowing the press to pursue its mission. Goodale served as general counsel to The New York Times when the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the Times could continue to publish the then-classified Pentagon Papers.
http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itdhr/029...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Flag Desecration
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to desecration of a United States flag. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
The First Amendment Handbook
Provides a guide to how this amendment effects the "press". Contains information on the rights of reporters in different situations and venues.
http://www.rcfp.org/handbook/
Thomas Jefferson's Bill for Religious Freedom in Virginia
Overview of the original draft that led to the inclusion of guarantees of religious freedom for the individual and a separation between church and government into the first amendment.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/virg_bil...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Fighting Words
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to public discussion of religion. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of the Press
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to the responsibilities of the press regarding public defamation of character. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Assembly
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals associations. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
Would the Real First Amendment Please Stand Up?
Provides an opinion that the general public beliefs are a misinterpretation of the first amendment. Includes an online book discussing interpetations and details.
http://www.krusch.com/real/real2.html
The Constitution Community Lesson Plan: United States v. Thomas Cooper
Lesson plan and key documents about the Alien and Sedition Law.
http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Religion
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to expression of religious beliefs. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Political Speech
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals right of association and freedom of assembly. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Provides free information and a hotline for journalists and media lawyers. Also delivers up-to-date information on legal cases centering on First Amendment issues.
http://www.rcfp.org
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Speech
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to the dissemination of obscene or objectionable material. Provides case history and court rulings.
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/folioc...
The First Amendment to the Constitution and Religious Freedom
Provides the history of this amendment. Includes links to relevant current topics and issues.
http://www.religioustolerance.org/amend_1....
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