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Misinformation vs. Disinformation: What’s the Difference, and Are They Protected Speech?

Misinformation and disinformation both involve false content – but there's one distinct difference.

AI and 1A: Is Artificial Intelligence Protected by the First Amendment?

Exploring the ever-changing relationship between AI and 1A.

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First Amendment Term of the Week

Discover definitions for the many terms you’ll find in discussions of the First Amendment.

8 Famous Defamation Cases You Should Know

Highlighting some of the most famous defamation cases in history.

Civil Disobedience: Rooted in — but Not Protected by — the First Amendment

Everything to know about this 1A-adjacent activity.

11 of the Most Famous Boycotts in US History

Boycotts, like other forms of protests, are protected under the First Amendment.
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What Is Slander?

The First Amendment protects free speech — but what about slander?
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Can Public Officials Block You Online?

While many blocks violate the First Amendment, others may be justified.
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Can Churches Be Sanctuaries? A First Amendment Analysis

Do churches and other places of worship have a right to provide sanctuary?
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Where America Stands

49% say college campuses should crack down on disruptive protests.

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