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  1. First Amendment Audits: Definition, Examples and More

    Nov 3, 2020 · Why are First Amendment audits controversial? Critics of First Amendment audits have argued that audits use tactics like intimidation and harassment to provoke public officials …

  2. Recording in Public: Is It Illegal to Record Without Permission?

    The First Amendment protects freedoms of speech and of the press, which generally includes the right to gather information such as through recording. And in public, people cannot expect …

  3. First Amendment Supreme Court Cases: 2023-2024 Term

    When questions arise about whether First Amendment rights have been violated, the Supreme Court is the final authority. Its rulings interpret how these rights apply in real-life situations. In …

  4. Is Lying Protected by the First Amendment? - Freedom Forum

    The First Amendment provides strong protection for speech, even in situations where a person is not telling the truth — intentionally or unintentionally. People may often point to defamation as …

  5. Five 1A Questions With Freedom Forum Fellow Allison Matulli

    Mar 13, 2025 · Allison Matulli is Freedom Forum’s new fellow for the First Amendment. Get to know her with these five 1A questions.

  6. 20 Facts About the First Amendment You Should Know

    Jul 17, 2024 · While almost all Americans have heard of the First Amendment, there are many facts about the First Amendment that most people don’t know.

  7. First Amendment Stories of 2024: A Year in Review

    Dec 17, 2024 · The First Amendment is in the news all around us, from government regulation of social media and campus protests to religion in schools and book bans. As 2024 ends, here …

  8. First Amendment Glossary: 70+ Terms Defined

    Explore our First Amendment glossary for definitions and examples of over 70 key terms related to the First Amendment and its five freedoms.

  9. The First Amendment: Everything to Know - Freedom Forum

    Feb 1, 2023 · The First Amendment applies to government at all levels – local, county, state and federal – and of all types – elected officials, government agencies, public schools and …

  10. 8 First Amendment Stories to Watch in 2025 - freedomforum.org

    Dec 23, 2024 · The First Amendment’s 2025 starts with significant legal questions. There is a major First Amendment case involving adult online content and the potential end to social …