Does the First Amendment protect your right to scream and swear at people in public? In at least one instance, the courts say it does.
First Amendment
Third Circuit Agrees Citizens Can Film Cops
In a unanimous decision Friday, the Third U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that filming police officers performing their duties in public is a right under the First Amendment.
SCOTUS Allows Public Funding For Trinity Church Playground
SCOTUS’ ruling brings to mind the question about the state funding religious organizations.
Portland Left Explodes With Political Violence – 12 Arrested
On May 26th, three white males were stabbed on a MAX train in Portland after...
Weaponized Autism Leads to Arrest of Bike Lock Attacker
Let it be known to all who would do anonymous violence against peaceful people just exercising their God given right to speak. /pol/ is watching. They will identify you, and you will be held accountable for your crimes.
Ann Coulter and Her Not-So-Free Berkeley Speech
First, it was on; then it was off, then it was back on — unofficially — and now it’s back on again (for now), maybe…
A Disturbing True Story About American Justice
The courtroom is dusty and hot, filled with onlookers, reporters, and your family members. Sitting at the defense table, you rub your sweaty hands together, feeling out of place and afraid. You did something you believed was right, and now you are on trial. If you lose this battle, you will go to prison; what’s more, your case is being watched by many. You see, if you are found guilty, the floodgates will open and more who believe as you do can also be arrested, and tried just the same. The stakes are incredibly high, but at this moment all you can think about is your wife and children sitting behind you praying harder than they ever have.
Free Speech at Risk in New York State
There are essentially two types of Americans who want to see free speech be replaced by the freedom to be forgotten, and they both subscribe to the idea that the ends always justify the means. This is how they rationalize sacrificing true rights for their twisted idea of tolerance.
U.S. Flag Jerseys Deemed Offensive to Rival School’s Diversity
Throughout American history, wearing American flag attire has been seen as an...