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1. State laws must be consistent with the First Amendment and not violate freedom of speech | Gitlow v. New York (1925) In this case, the Supreme Court’s ruling relied on the idea that the First Amendment’s opening words – “Congress shall make no law” – really means government at all levels.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
16. "Free speech is the whole thing, the whole ball game. Free speech is life itself." ― Salman Rushdie, author. The controversial author who has faced censorship and physical attack shared why he defends free speech so vigorously at a 1991 speech at a forum on the First Amendment at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Students of color believe their speech is less protected. While a majority of college students express confidence that the First Amendment protects “people like them,” Black students in particular feel much less protected. Students say the campus climate stifles free expression, yet speech on campus is making nearly 1 in 5 feel unsafe.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
The First Amendment defines five fundamental freedoms – religion, speech, the press, assembly and petition – protected from government interference. The First Amendment is part of the U.S. Constitution, the highest law of the country. It was added to the Constitution in 1791 along with nine additional amendments that make up the Bill of Rights.
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Freedom of speech is designed to protect participation in democracy. Expressing views openly in society is one important way communities make decisions and hold governments accountable. This is why the First Amendment protects free speech, especially speech related to political issues, and why it protects speech reflecting all views. Freedom of ...
The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.