First Amendment Center: Constitutional Law

Home -> Law Blog Directory -> Constitutional Law Blogs

OR PHONE (866) 635-1838 for Bankruptcy Help, (866) 635-6190 for Divorce,
(866) 635-2689 for Personal Injury or (866) 635-9402 for Criminal Defense

Find a Local Lawyer

Bankruptcy (866) 635-1838
Divorce (866) 635-6190
Personal Injury (866) 635-2689
Criminal Defense (866) 635-9402

Constitutional Law

First Amendment Center

News related to the first amendment of the US Constitution and freedom of speech issues.
By First Amendment Center

Post Frequency: 38.7/day

Last Entry: March 29, 2011 at 21:00:00

Booksellers, others challenge newly expanded Mass. obscenity law

Posted on July 16, 2010
Lawsuit says changes to statute amount to 'broad censorship law that imposes severe content-based restrictions' on dissemination of constitutionally protected speech.

2nd Circuit judges show little sympathy for filmmaker

Posted on July 16, 2010
But they suggest they might limit amount of raw footage that Joseph Berlinger must turn over to Chevron.

Planned Tenn. mosque draws protesters, backers

Posted on July 16, 2010
Sides face off during demonstration against proposed Islamic center, each claiming to be true defenders of Constitution.

2nd Circuit strikes blow to Conn. public-financing law

Posted on July 15, 2010
Panel tosses statute's matching-funds provision but upholds higher thresholds for third-party candidates who attempt to qualify for public funds.

To access this complete feed in the blog feed reader login or register for free.

Ky. judicial candidates can reveal their party affiliations

Posted on July 15, 2010
6th Circuit orders trial judge to consider whether candidates can offer specific positions on issues.

Senate bill would block some foreign libel suits

Posted on July 15, 2010
Judiciary Committee approves legislation offering some protection to U.S. authors, journalists and publishers.

Coast Guard eases limits on news media covering oil spill

Posted on July 14, 2010
New policy allowing credentialed journalists free travel within boom safety zones replaces 65-foot buffer that news organizations said unnecessarily restricted coverage.

FCC's fleeting-expletives policy struck down

Posted on July 14, 2010
2nd Circuit panel says agency might be able to craft rules that don't violate the First Amendment.

Nearly naked mannequin prompts obscenity debate in Neb. town

Posted on July 14, 2010
Beatrice police cover store window after complaint about dummy with pants around its ankles and wearing shoes but nothing else.

Lawmaker raises questions about ground-zero mosque

Posted on July 14, 2010
Ranking Republican on House Homeland Security Committee says he favors probe of proposed mosque's funding, but NYC mayor says investigation would be un-American.

School official says on-campus religious-ed program likely to end

Posted on July 13, 2010
Mark GiaQuinta told Fort Wayne newspaper that it would be irresponsible to defend issue courts have already decided.

Divided 5th Circuit: Texas boy can wear braids to school

Posted on July 13, 2010
Parents had argued that school district policy violated American Indian student's religious rights.

Alcoa seeks footage from UNC-TV report on company

Posted on July 13, 2010
Lawmakers received subpoenaed footage earlier; now company wants to know who influenced story it says was biased.

U. of Ill. instructor fired for comments on homosexuality

Posted on July 13, 2010
Student accused adjunct professor who taught courses on Catholicism of engaging in hate speech by saying he agrees with church's teaching that homosexual sex is immoral.

U.S. denies visa to prominent Colombian journalist

Posted on July 10, 2010
Nieman Foundation curator says Hollman Morris, who has been awarded foundation fellowship, was barred entry under 'terrorist activities' section of Patriot Act.

W.Va. case puts focus on jurors' social networking

Posted on July 09, 2010
Ruling by state's highest court that man didn't get fair trial because juror failed to reveal she was his MySpace 'friend' prompts discussion on jury instructions, social media.

Requiring permits to feed homeless in parks upheld

Posted on July 08, 2010
By David L. Hudson Jr. Church and activist group challenging Orlando, Fla., ordinance rebuffed by 11th Circuit panel.

Iowa sheriff must issue gun permit to activist, federal court rules

Posted on July 08, 2010
Judge says a 'tsunami,' 'maelstrom' and 'avalanche' of evidence from Douglas Weber's own testimony proves he violated First Amendment by denying Paul Dorr's application.

Defense secretary stands behind new press rules

Posted on July 08, 2010
Having top brass clear interviews through Pentagon won't muzzle news coverage or soldiers on front lines, Robert Gates says.

ACLU: Univ. of Wash. police spied on activists

Posted on July 08, 2010
school's Student Worker Coalition was infiltrated, according to documents produced through public-records requests.

9th Circuit OKs ban on panhandling at LAX

Posted on July 07, 2010
Ruling in Hare Krishna lawsuit, three-judge panel cites California high court decision that soliciting money at airport isn't protected speech under state constitution.

N.Y. governor candidate seeks probe of ground-zero mosque

Posted on July 07, 2010
Rick Lazio calls on Democratic rival, Attorney General Andrew Cuomo, to investigate funding sources, controversial imam who would direct mosque.

Third-grader's parents challenge on-campus religious-ed program

Posted on July 07, 2010
ACLU lawsuit asks federal judge to declare program unconstitutional and bar it from operating on Fort Wayne, Ind., school's property.

Infomercial pitchman slams McCain for campaign ad

Posted on July 07, 2010
TV announcer who hawks 'free money from the government' says Arizona senator used his image in a political video without permission.

Fla. appeals court KOs Don King?s defamation claim

Posted on July 06, 2010
By David L. Hudson Jr. Boxing promoter failed to show actual malice on the part of ESPN when it broadcast an unflattering portrayal of him.

Federal court puts Neb. flag law on hold

Posted on July 06, 2010
Saying state's flag-mutilation ban is 'almost certainly unconstitutional,' judge grants Westboro Baptist Church member's request to temporarily block its enforcement.

U.S. soldier linked to Iraq attack video charged

Posted on July 06, 2010
Bradley Manning could face 52 years in prison if convicted of leaking classified material, including at least one diplomatic cable.

Minn. city returns controversial artwork to public walkway

Posted on July 06, 2010
Bemidji city manager had removed piece, which is one of 10 beaver statues included in city's annual Sculpture Walk, after receiving complaints that it showed portion of female anatomy.

Pa. judge rescinds order directing newspapers to delete archived stories

Posted on July 05, 2010
Move overturns command that Centre Daily Times, Penn State's Daily Collegian expunge three defendants' records; order covering two others is still pending.

Gates tightens rules for interviews with military brass

Posted on July 05, 2010
Defense secretary, fed up with leaks, wants top generals, officials to notify Pentagon press office before talking to reporters.

Previous | Next

Related Law Bulletins

SCOTUS Eminent Domain: 5th Amendment and fighting government retaliation in Wilkie v. Robbins
It’s hard to imagine what else property rights might mean, o...

Eminent Domain, Fifth Amendment Property Rights, and Government Retaliation
On June 25, 2007, the Supreme Court of the United States dec...

British Employment Discrimination Amendment About To Become Effective
An amendment to the definition of "religion or belief" in Britain'...

Equal Rights Amendment
Federal and state lawmakers have launched a new drive to pass the ...

Update on AILF's Legal Action Center Visa Bulletin Litigation (Updated 7/10/07)
The following is the latest update from AILF regarding its pening ...