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Constitutional Law Prof Blog
Ninth Circuit Upholds Restrictions on Public Employee’s Speech During Investigation
The Ninth Circuit ruled that a public agency did not violate the First Amendment when it prohibited an employee from speaking to coworkers on matters related to the employee's alleged…
School Law
CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/11/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter Dear Legal Mailbag: We just installed a great new sign in the foyer in our middle school. It has a fancy electronic message scroll,…
The Velvet Hammer
How much a government will spend to fight the little guys
Have you ever wondered how much a city will spend in legal fees - to defeat a lawsuit. Let’s say for example, one brought by peaceful BLM protesters who claim…
Faruki Blog
Bob Huggins and the First Amendment
By jgreinerficlaw-com-jack-greiner
I need to start this blog post with some caveats. First, I have been a Xavier basketball fan since 1985. Second, I detest Bob Huggins' coaching style. Third, I think…
Religion Clause
Satanic Temple Sues to Deliver Invocation at Chicago City Council
The Satanic Temple filed suit last week in an Illinois federal district court challenging the city's exclusion of its clergy from delivering an invocation before Chicago City Council. The complaint…
School Law
CAS Legal Mailbag – 5/4/23
Originally appeared in the CAS Weekly Newsletter Featuring Guest Columnist, Julia V. Wilde Dear Legal Mailbag: As I’m sure you’ve heard, schools everywhere are seeing increased issues with student behavior this…
Cokato Copyright Attorney: The Law Blog of Thomas James
Balancing the First Amendment on Whiskey and Dog Toys
By Thomas James
The United States Supreme Court has weighed First Amendment rights in the balance against many things: privacy, national security, the desire to protect children from hearing a bad word on…
Nonprofit Law Prof Blog
After School Satan Club Wins First Amendment-Based Access Challenge
See here for previous coverage of the After School Satan Club and Satanic Temple. This morning, the ACLU is celebrating its role as devil's advocate after a federal district court…
PrawfsBlawg
Florida drops one effort to destroy the First Amendment
Main Wednesday, April 26, 2023Florida drops one effort to destroy the First AmendmentThe Florida bill to overhaul defamation law, set up a challenge to New York Times, and allow public…
PrawfsBlawg
Harry Belafonte and the First Amendment
Main Tuesday, April 25, 2023Harry Belafonte and the First AmendmentHarry Belafonte died Tuesday, at the age of 96. Belafonte was one of the celebrity signatories to Heed Their Rising Voices,…