First Amendment (Civil Liberties)

First Amendment Sites:

The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press 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. (First Amendment) http://www.rcfp.org LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Assembly LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Assembly: References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to an individuals associations. Provides case history and court rulings. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+assembly:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? Fire the FCC Fire the FCC: A site dedicated to denouncing the regulatory actions of the FCC. Includes polls, forums, and current events. (First Amendment) http://www.firethefcc.com The Assault on the Free Exercise Clause 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. (First Amendment) http://www.literatus.net/essay/ChurchAndState.html LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of the Press LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of the Press: 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. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+the+press:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? LII Supreme Court Decisions: Commercial Speech LII Supreme Court Decisions: Commercial Speech: References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to advertising. Provides case history and court rulings. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_commercial+speech:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? LII Supreme Court Decisions: Fighting Words LII Supreme Court Decisions: Fighting Words: References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to public discussion of religion. Provides case history and court rulings. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_fighting+words:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? Ralph McCoy's Freedom of The Press: An Annotated Bibliography Ralph McCoy's Freedom of The Press: An Annotated Bibliography: An article discussing the history of censorship. Cites examples of censorship in the past and reference to modern day examples. (First Amendment) http://www.lib.siu.edu/cni/ 1stAmendment.com 1stAmendment.com: Recent cases and organizations. (First Amendment) http://www.1stAmendment.com LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Religion LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Religion: References legal documents related to cases involving the freedom of speech in relation to expression of religious beliefs. Provides case history and court rulings. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+religion:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Speech LII Supreme Court Decisions: Freedom of Speech: 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. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_freedom+of+speech:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? The First Amendment Handbook 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. (First Amendment) http://www.rcfp.org/handbook/ LII Supreme Court Decisions: Political Speech LII Supreme Court Decisions: Political Speech: 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. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_political+speech:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? The First Amendment to the Constitution and Religious Freedom The First Amendment to the Constitution and Religious Freedom: Provides the history of this amendment. Includes links to relevant current topics and issues. (First Amendment) http://www.religioustolerance.org/amend_1.htm LII Supreme Court Decisions: Flag Desecration LII Supreme Court Decisions: Flag Desecration: 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. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_flag+desecration:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? Center for Democracy and Technology Center for Democracy and Technology: Promotes democratic values and constitutional liberties in the digital age. (First Amendment) http://www.cdt.org/ Thomas Jefferson's Bill for Religious Freedom in Virginia Thomas Jefferson's Bill for Religious Freedom in Virginia: 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. (First Amendment) http://www.religioustolerance.org/virg_bil.htm The Constitution Community Lesson Plan: United States v. Thomas Cooper The Constitution Community Lesson Plan: United States v. Thomas Cooper: Lesson plan and key documents about the Alien and Sedition Law. (First Amendment) http://www.archives.gov/digital_classroom/lessons/sedition_law_case/sedition_law_case.html LII Supreme Court Decisions: Symbolic Speech LII Supreme Court Decisions: Symbolic Speech: 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. (First Amendment) http://www2.law.cornell.edu/cgi-bin/foliocgi.exe/historic/query=[group+f_symbolic+speech:]/doc/{@1}/hit_headings/words=4/hits_only? First Amendment Center First Amendment Center: Provides information, links, and commentary on a wide array of First Amendment issues. (First Amendment) http://www.firstamendmentcenter.org/ First Amendment and Press Freedom. 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) http://usinfo.state.gov/journals/itdhr/0297/ijde/goodale.htm Would the Real First Amendment Please Stand Up? 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. (First Amendment) http://www.krusch.com/real/real2.html