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Hey, anyone know how 3rd Amendment supporters voted?

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 13, 2012 8 Comments

Third Amendment supporters are among the most motivated voters, because nothing is more fundamental to our liberty than the right not to have soldiers quartered in our houses in time of peace, or even in war, except in a manner prescribed by law. Without the Third Amendment, the...

Saturday Night Card Game (The first race card has been played against Paul Ryan)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on August 11, 2012 48 Comments

Well, that didn’t take long. When it became clear that Paul Ryan would be the Veep nominee this morning, the New York State Immigrant Action Center posted what might be the first race card play against Ryan as Veep nominee, accusing him of using the...

I support the 3rd Amendment, and I vote

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 07, 2011 10 Comments

There have been over 200 bumper sticker posts since the first post on June 24, 2010. We have covered the 1st, 2nd and 10th Amendments numerous times, but never the 3rd Amendment. You know, the one that says, umm, you know, yeah I took Con...

First They Came For The Tanning Industry…

Posted by William A. Jacobson on December 21, 2009 6 Comments

What did the tanning industry ever do to deserve being singled out for a new 10% surtax on all indoor tanning services in Harry Reid’s Manager’s Amendment? The tanning tax was a substitute for the cosmetic surgery tax (a/k/a Botax) in the prior bill. This...

First Take On House Passage

Posted by William A. Jacobson on November 07, 2009 23 Comments

First impressions and reactions can be dangerous, but here goes: Passing the monstrous health care bill by just 5 votes in the House is a pyrrhic victory. Yes, it is a victory tonight for Nancy Pelosi and Barack Obama, but at an enormous political price....

Anti-Israel George Washington U. Students Protest Outside of School President’s Home

Posted by Mike LaChance on May 08, 2024 2 Comments

"what is currently happening at GW is not a peaceful protest protected by the First Amendment or our university’s policies"

NYU Prof Moves to Intervene in NYU Antisemitism Case – Fears Could Be Wrongly Labeled “Antisemitic”

Posted by James Nault on February 09, 2024 25 Comments

NYU Professor Andrew Ross fears that the antisemitism lawsuit against NYU could infringe on his First Amendment free speech rights: "Dr. Ross is not an anti-Semite but has with deep conviction spoken and written his criticism of the actions of the nation-state Israel."

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Reagan Airport Twitter Account Blasted for Tweet Declaring Pro-Hamas Road Blockers Are ‘Exercising 1A Rights’

Posted by Stacey Matthews on January 21, 2024 38 Comments

"TRAFFIC ALERT: Expect delays around the airport due to a group in vehicles exercising first amendment rights in roadway."

Should the NYC Protesters Blocking Bridges be Prosecuted?

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2024 9 Comments

"protesters are not free to obstruct movement; the First Amendment protects only speech and assembly, not unlawful obstruction of roads, transit, or sidewalks"

Equal Protection Project Files Brief Opposing Black-Women-Only Grant Program in “Fearless Fund” Appeal

Posted by James Nault on November 13, 2023 3 Comments

District Court found racially-exclusive contracting was protected speech. In our brief in the 11th Circuit, Equal Protection Project argues: "this court must reverse the district court’s erroneous order that Appellees’ First Amendment speech rights trump conduct covered by 42 U.S.C. § 1981."

Supreme Court Pauses Ban on Biden Admin’s Communications With Big Tech

Posted by Mary Chastain on October 20, 2023 23 Comments

The Court agreed to hear the case, which could affect how the First Amendment is applied when it comes to social media.

Supreme Court Rules In Favor Of Christian Web Designer Who Refused to Design Sites for Gay Weddings

Posted by Terrance Kible on June 30, 2023 59 Comments

"The framers designed the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment to protect the 'freedom to think as you will and to speak as you think.'"

“Family friendly” drag-themed restaurant sues Florida for banning “adult live performances” for minors

Posted by Terrance Kible on May 28, 2023 23 Comments

The restaurant claims the law violates the restaurant's civil rights under the First Amendment by engaging in content-based speech discrimination and because its language is vague and overbroad.

Rep. Jordan Subpoenas FBI Director Wray to Hand Over Documents Associated With Operation Targeting Catholics

Posted by Mary Chastain on April 10, 2023 56 Comments

"Americans attend church to worship and congregate for their spiritual and personal betterment. They must be free to exercise their fundamental First Amendment rights without worrying that the FBI may have planted so-called 'tripwire' sources or other informants in their houses of worship."

Liberal Groups File Court Opposition To NY Gun Control Law Requiring Disclosure Of Social Media Accounts

Posted by James Nault on February 15, 2023 30 Comments

Free Speech Institute at Columbia University files Extremely Persuasive Appellate Amicus Brief Excoriating New York's New Gun Control Law for Violating the First Amendment

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