Freedom of Speech

The First Amendment to the Constitution forbids Congress from passing any law abridging the freedom of speech. The Supreme Court has applied this limitation to state governments through the Fourteenth Amendment.

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Supreme Court weighs restrictions that Congress can impose on groups it funds
Date: 4/22/13
Source: Washington Post

Controversial, anti-Jihad blogger Pamela Geller invited to speak at Edison synagogue Sunday
Date: 4/13/13
Source: NJ.com

Ben Carson Withdraws As Johns Hopkins Commencement Speaker After Gay Marriage Outcry
Date: 4/11/13
Source: Huffington Post

Delta College student claims freedom of speech violation
Date: 4/10/13
Source: WNEM.com

Rand Paul: “I’ve never wavered” in supporting Civil Rights Act
Date: 4/10/13
Source: CBS News

Sen. Stacey Campfield defiant in deposition over 2008 blog post about candidate
Date: 4/9/13
Source: The Tennessean

‘Jesus stomping’ incident raises freedom of conscience and speech issues for both sides of debate
Date: 4/1/13
Source: Deseret News

Supreme Court refuses airline challenge on fare rules
Date: 4/01/13
Source: USA Today

Supreme Court declines to hear controversial professor’s appeal
Date: 4/01/13
Source: Reuters