June 14 events highlight Flag Day and First Amendment rights

The first event, Flag Day: Liberty and Justice for All, will take place at 1 p.m. June 14 at Big Thunder Park, 699 Van Buren St. in Belvidere. The celebration will feature music, a rally, a march, and hands-on activities such as postcard writing and art projects, according to a community announcement.

Paramount's Legal Strategy to Close Warner Bros. Deal

As attorneys general aim to challenge the merger, David Ellison's team is leaning on a free speech theory to help cross the finish line.

Bill introduced in Congress to codify the First Amendment right to film the feds and sue for violations

Two Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in Congress today that would create a right to sue federal law enforcement officers who stop someone from filming or observing police activity. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D–Conn.

First Amendment debate erupts over reproductive, transgender healthcare bill

Free-speech advocates are warning that legislation meant to protect reproductive and transgender healthcare contains a provision that unconstitutionally violates the First Amendment.

Jane Fonda’s Committee for the First Amendment Sets NYC Concert With Bette Midler, Patti Smith

A Concert for the First Amendment will take place on June 14 and also feature Joy Reid, Rufus Wainwright, Sasha Allen and Broadway Inspirational Voices.

Rise Up, Sing Out concert to celebrate First Amendment freedoms

The Michiana Alliance for Democracy will hold a watch party in South Bend for The Committee for the First Amendment's Rise Up, Sing Out concert.

ABC files complaint against FCC, alleging First Amendment violations

After months of probing into 'The View,' ABC News has filed a complaint against the FCC, saying it violated the network's First Amendment rights.

ABC Accuses Government Of Alleged First Amendment Violations For Political Coverage

ABC says the FCC’s actions could “chill critical protected speech” for “The View,” which has traded barbs with President Donald Trump.
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Yes, the First Amendment Protects Free Speech for Noncitizens

The First Amendment states that the government "shall make no law….abridging the freedom of speech." But one prominent conservative judge, whose name has been mentioned as a potential nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court by President Donald Trump, thinks ...
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First Amendment: Freedom in Focus art show announced

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – A Fayette County man will have his photography featured as part of an upcoming art exhibit in Beckley. Ryan Persinger came from the hills of West Virginia and his passion for photography has taken him all the way to the streets of New York.

Richmond watch party spotlights First Amendment concert

Indivisible Wayne County Indiana will host the watch party for the "Rise Up, Sing Out" concert that will be livestreamed on June 14.