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Unforgettable Stories and Images from Freedom Summer 1964

Looking back 60 years later.

Are Deepfakes Protected by the First Amendment?

Exploring the ongoing debate surrounding deepfakes and the First Amendment.

15 Freedom of Assembly Examples You Should Know

15 times freedom of assembly was exercised throughout US history.

Rear view of valedictorian giving a speech during college commencement ceremony.

8 Controversial Commencement Speakers Throughout History

Exploring controversial commencement speakers and their First Amendment rights.

Protesting on College Campuses: FAQs Answered

Everything to know about protesting on college campuses.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, Jun 13 @ 6:00 pm

2024 Free Expression Awards

Saturday, Jun 22

Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference 2024

National Security and the First Amendment: When Can Rights Be Limited?

Exploring the centuries-long tension between the First Amendment and national security.

Does the First Amendment Protect Anonymous Speech?

The right to hide our identity vs. the potential harms.

Is Opinion Writing Protected by the First Amendment?

Why (and how) the First Amendment protects opinion writing.

Red Pontiac with custom license plate with word

Are License Plates Free Speech?

Can the government censor custom license plates?

Is the TikTok Law a Violation of the First Amendment?

Exploring the First Amendment implications of the new TikTok law.

Can a Person’s Name Be Illegal? The How (and Why) Behind Banned Names

Can parents name their children whatever they want?

journalist holding notepad and microphones in concept representing reporter's privilege

Reporter’s Privilege: Protecting the Right to Know

Discover what reporter's privilege is and how it protects everyone's right to know.

Apply to be an Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholar.

High school juniors receive a $1000 college scholarship and all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, D.C.

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Our Experts

The Freedom Forum’s network of experts bring a wide range of backgrounds in law, education and civil society to their analysis and commentary on First Amendment issues.

Kevin Goldberg

First Amendment Specialist

David Hudson

Fellow for the First Amendment

Richard Foltin

Fellow for Religious Freedom

Asma Uddin

Fellow for Religious Liberty

Benjamin P. Marcus