As social distancing mandates remain in effect across the country due to the COVID-19 outbreak, large gatherings are largely prohibited. And while many trial courts have continued cases, appellate courts continue to issue decisions. Accordingly, some First Amendment issues remain in the news. Here are a couple of recent headlines: Despite restrictions in every state, … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 3/9-4/6
Greetings, First Amendment fans! Be sure to check out this blog for bi-weekly posts written by our journal's staff members in addition to these Newsflashes--run-downs of recent First Amendment news. Here are some particularly interesting headlines: Republican Rep. Brady Brammer of Utah has introduced a bill which would require pornographic material to carry warning labels--similar … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 1/27-2/10
Thanks for checking out this week’s Newsflash! Be sure to also check out our latest edition of FALR, Volume 18 Fall Issue. Today the Fourth Circuit will hear arguments concerning the constitutionality of President Trump’s travel ban on immigration from predominantly Muslim countries. Lawyers asserting that the ban is unconstitutional are arguing that it targets … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 1/12-1/27
After a long and deserved winter break, the First Amendment Law Review staff is back to work! We look forward to bringing you new issues and blog posts this semester! Here are some First Amendment headlines made since the beginning of the New Year: The United States Supreme Court is poised to hear a case … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 12/29-1/12
Happy Monday and Thanksgiving week! Here are a few First Amendment headlines: The Knight Foundation recently released a report entitled “High School Student Views on the First Amendment: Trends in the 21st Century.” Using surveys of high school students from 2004 to 2018, the report analyzed general trends among teenagers in their views of the … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 11/12-11/25
Our heads are still spinning (in a good way!) from our annual Symposium last weekend! Our many wonderful speakers examined the role of the First Amendment in creating an informed society. We sincerely appreciate their insight! Now, for some First Amendment headlines: The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case determining the constitutionality of … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 10/28-11/12
Welcome back to FALR’s Newsflash! Check out these latest First Amendment headlines: Aela Mansmann, a teenage student living in Maine, was suspended from her high school after she posted a sticky note in one of her school’s bathrooms stating, “THERE’S A RAPIST IN OUR SCHOOL AND YOU KNOW WHO IT IS.” Arguing that the note … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 10/3-10/28
Fall is here and so is a steady stream of First Amendment news! The United States Department of Education sent a letter to Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill late last month, ordering the schools to reform their joint Middle East studies program. The letter comes at the heels of … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 9/16-10/3
Happy Monday! Here are some recent First Amendment headlines: San Francisco’s Board of Advisors passed a resolution this month designating the National Rifle Association (NRA) a domestic terrorist organization. Moreover, the resolution encouraged the city to limit any direct or indirect business it might conduct with the NRA. While the city’s mayor has yet to … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 9/2-9/16
Another semester has begun, we have a new writing staff, and we’re excited to bring you the latest First Amendment scholarship! Here are some recent First Amendment headlines: In 2017, former Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin sued the New York Times for defamation after the newspaper published an editorial suggesting that actions taken by Palin’s political … Continue reading NEWSFLASH! 8/5-9/2
