Freedom of the Press

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

Top Stories:

Federal appeals court bans enforcement of Illinois eavesdropping law
Date: 5/8/12
Source: Chicago Tribune

Federal judge blocks release of bin Laden death photos
Date: 4/27/12
Source: CNN

Appeals court OKs political ads on public stations
Date: 4/13/12
Source: SFGate.com

Ohio lawmakers fight for cameras in Supreme Court
Date: 3/28/12
Source: 13ABC.com

Group says First Amendment rights violated after photojournalism student charged after taking traffic stop pics
Date: 3/26/12
Source: FOX News

Appeals court: 1st Amendment doesn’t shield NY boy, 10, disciplined for violent drawing
Date: 3/26/12
Source: Washington Post

Group says First Amendment rights violated after photojournalism student charged after taking traffic stop pics
Date: 3/26/12
Source: FOX News

Chicago police tell journalists they can terminate first amendment rights
Date: 3/20/12
Source: WTAM.com

Police Handcuff NBC Chicago Photojournalist
Date: 3/19/12
Source: NBCChicago.com