Center for Democracy and Technology
Promotes democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age.
Fire the FCC
A site dedicated to denouncing the regulatory actions of the FCC. Includes polls, forums, and current events.
First Amendment and Press Freedom.
Essay from James C. Goodale on the First Amendment. "Goodale served as general counsel to The New York Times when the U.S. Supreme Court decided that the Times could continue to publish the then-classified Pentagon Papers."
First Amendment Center
Provides information, links, and commentary on a wide array of First Amendment issues.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Commercial Speech
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_commercial+speech:]/doc/{@1
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to advertising. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Fighting Words
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_fighting+words:]/doc/{@1}/h
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to public discussion of religion. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Flag Desecration
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_flag+desecration:]/doc/{@1}
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to desecration of a United States flag. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Assembly
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+assembly:]/doc/{
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals associations. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Religion
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+religion:]/doc/{
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to expression of religious beliefs. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Speech
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+speech:]/doc/{@1
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to the dissemination of obscene or objectionable material. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of the Press
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+the+press:]/doc/
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to the responsibilities of the press regarding public defamation of character. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Political Speech
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_political+speech:]/doc/{@1}
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals right of association and freedom of assembly. Provides case history and court rulings.
LII Supreme Court Decisions: Symbolic Speech
http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_symbolic+speech:]/doc/{@1}/
References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals right of expression. Provides case history and court rulings.
Ralph McCoy's Freedom of The Press: An Annota
An article discussing the history of censorship. Cites examples of censorship in the past and reference to modern day examples.
The Assault on the Free Exercise Clause
A brief essay by P. Meehan, treating a virtual abolition by the Court of the Free Exercise Clause.
The Constitution Community Lesson Plan: United Sta
Lesson plan and key documents about the Alien and Sedition Law.
The First Amendment Handbook
Provides a guide to how this amendment effects the "press". Contains information on the rights of reporters in different situations and venues.
The First Amendment to the Constitution and Religi
Provides the history of this amendment. Includes links to relevant current topics and issues.
The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press
Provides free information and a hotline for journalists and media lawyers. Also delivers up-to-date information on legal cases centering on First Amendment issues.
Thomas Jefferson's Bill for Religious Freedom
Overview of the original draft that led to the inclusion of guarantees of religious freedom for the individual and a separation between church and government into the first amendment.
Would the Real First Amendment Please Stand Up?
Provides an opinion that the general public beliefs are a misinterpretation of the first amendment. Includes an online book discussing interpetations and details.