Author: John R. Vile
Scholars draft proposed revisions to First Amendment, U.S. Constitution
New Encyclopedia entry: Americans for Prosperity Foundation v. Bonta
Supreme Court vacates ruling in Trump Twitter case
Supreme Court stops California COVID-19 rule limiting at-home Bible studies and prayer meetings
Supreme Court upholds easing of broadcast-ownership restrictions
An official state Bible?
Attorney’s reckless disregard for truth crosses from parody to defamation
Supreme Court rules in favor of Georgia Gwinnett college student in First Amendment case
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“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
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