11 Freedom of Petition Examples
Learn about how the freedom of petition has been used over the years, raising awareness on subjects from environmental issues to voting rights.| Freedom Forum
Learn when flying a flag is — and isn't — protected by the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
The First Amendment protects nonverbal expression, too.| Freedom Forum
Get to know our new First Amendment specialist, Alex Morey.| Freedom Forum
Courts have generally granted the right of access, but there are some limits.| Freedom Forum
Learn about how the freedom of petition has been used over the years, raising awareness on subjects from environmental issues to voting rights.| Freedom Forum
The Montana TikTok ban likely violates TikTok’s First Amendment rights – and yours. Here's everything you should know.| Freedom Forum
Explore our First Amendment glossary for definitions and examples of over 70 key terms related to the First Amendment and its five freedoms.| Freedom Forum
Trump said he might hold up the team's new stadium deal if they don't change their name.| Freedom Forum
Does Trump have a case?| Freedom Forum
When does speech meet this threshold and lose First Amendment protection?| Freedom Forum
Discover these 15 quotes on press freedom.| Freedom Forum
Highlighting some of the most famous defamation cases in history.| Freedom Forum
Misinformation and disinformation are popular buzzwords used to describe false content, but what's the difference between the two?| Freedom Forum
Churches and other places of worship have a long history of offering sanctuary, but this may not be protected under the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
People in prisons can face limits to using their First Amendment freedoms — but only if restrictions are required for reasons courts approve.| Freedom Forum
Why government laws or regulations of speech (usually) can’t discriminate based on the topic of the speech.| Freedom Forum
Exploring why Dry January — and the right to drink alcohol — are both brought to you by the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
What is free expression and how does it apply to the First Amendment and freedom of speech? We break it all down.| Freedom Forum
Discover when critiquing and poking fun through parody and satire is protected by the First Amendment – and when it might not be.| Freedom Forum
Many Americans are frustrated with social media regulation – too much or too little – and some are asking the government to step in.| Freedom Forum
It’s a commonly asked, but often misunderstood, First Amendment question: What is defamation? We answer that and much more in this guide.| Freedom Forum
In a country that separates church from state, why is Christmas a federal holiday? Here's everything you need to know.| Freedom Forum
Can local governments display Christmas trees and nativity scenes? Yes — if they follow the Reindeer Rule.| Freedom Forum
303 Creative LLC v. Elenis was one of the most contentious and closely watched cases of the 2022-2023 Supreme Court term. Here's a breakdown.| Freedom Forum
The First Amendment protects free expression, but there are some limits to that protection, including time, place and manner restrictions.| Freedom Forum
What is libel? What are some examples? Is it protected by the First Amendment? Here's what you need to know.| Freedom Forum
What is separation of church and state and where does this concept appear in the Constitution? Here's everything you should know.| Freedom Forum
Is hate speech illegal? We explore one of the most common misconceptions about the First Amendment and freedom of speech.| Freedom Forum
Discover how to spot fake news and detect misinformation, disinformation and more with these media literacy tips.| Freedom Forum
Anti-SLAPP laws protect free speech from being shut down by people on the receiving end of critical speech. Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What is the establishment clause? How does it protect religious freedom? Here's everything you need to know.| Freedom Forum
Prayer in school has been a divisive and muddy issue over the years. Here’s what is – and isn’t – protected by the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
Do students have to stand for the pledge? Here's everything to know about the Pledge of Allegiance in schools.| Freedom Forum
What is commercial speech? Is it protected by the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything you need to know.| Freedom Forum
What are true threats? Is it illegal to threaten someone? We answer these questions, and much more, in this guide.| Freedom Forum
Learn when the First Amendment freedoms of assembly and petition allow you to protest on public property, and when protests may be limited.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of petition? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of press? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What speech is protected by the First Amendment? What speech isn't? Learn all about protected speech in this guide.| Freedom Forum
Freedom of association is viewed as a companion to freedom of assembly.| Freedom Forum
Is obscenity protected by the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? We answer everything you need to know about obscenity in this guide.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of speech? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of religion? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
Learn all about free speech in schools, including how and when student speech is protected by the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
What are fighting words? Are they protected by the First Amendment? We answer these questions, and much more, in this guide.| Freedom Forum
What is freedom of assembly? How is it protected under the First Amendment? Are there any exceptions? Here's everything to know.| Freedom Forum
Is it illegal to burn the American flag or is flag burning, and other forms of flag desecration, protected by the First Amendment?| Freedom Forum
Everything you need to know about a chilling effect and how it relates to free speech and the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
What is the First Amendment? What does it say? Where does it apply? Who does it protect? Here's everything to know about the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
Free speech on social media is often misunderstood. Here's what you can, and can't, say on each of the primary platforms.| Freedom Forum
Freedom of speech protects a lot of ways we express ourselves, but what about what we wear? Is clothing protected by the First Amendment?| Freedom Forum
Discover 10 freedom of speech examples from throughout history to learn more about this vital First Amendment right.| Freedom Forum
Here’s everything you need to know about the TikTok law and the potential sale or ban of the popular social media app.| Freedom Forum
What is Christian nationalism and how does it apply to the First Amendment? Here's everything you need to know.| Freedom Forum
Can political signs be restricted? Or are they like most other forms of speech that have broad protections against government censorship?| Freedom Forum
We highlight 25 Black civil rights activists from throughout history and how they each used the power of the First Amendment.| Freedom Forum
When does free speech go too far? From Taylor Swift to Star Wars, we highlight 10 of the most famous copyright cases in pop culture history.| Freedom Forum
