Tracking the modern progress of the First Amendment
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 24th, 2008
The U.S. Supreme Court decided Friday that it would not grant members of the Westboro Baptist Church financial relief while they appeal a lower court decision in a case involving the disruption of a military funeral.
The notorious religious sect, led by pastor Fred Phelps, has garnered national attention for its practice of picketing the funerals […]
Posted in Freedom of the Press on Feb 6th, 2008
The Los Angeles City Council wants people to stay away from Britney Spears. Probably good advice.
But because some people insist, Councilman Dennis Zine called for a city ordinance Thursday to place limits on how close paparazzi can get to people they photograph, because, he says, there is an inherent safety risk associated with the chaotic […]
Posted in Freedom of Speech on Jan 27th, 2008
Massachusetts anti-abortion protesters are contesting a state law requiring them to stay at least 35 feet away from the entrances of clinics where abortions are performed.
The protesters, who filed suit January 18, say the law violates their First Amendment rights of free speech and free assembly.
Proponents of the bill, including the state’s Planned Parenthood offices, […]
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