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Author: John R. Vile
New entry: Early state laws prohibited musical desecration of national anthem
New: 1797 treaty assures that U.S. was not founded on the Christian religion
Abortion ruling raises questions about religious freedoms in First Amendment
Lemon test abandoned as Supreme Court supports football coach's prayer
8th Circuit upholds Arkansas pledge law against Israel boycotts
4th Circuit rules Civil War-era Amnesty Act does not apply to congressman accused in Capitol riot
Ted Cruz wins challenge to campaign finance restriction at Supreme Court
Federal law preventing picketing outside judge's home may raise First Amendment question
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