The Marion B. Brechner First Amendment Project is a non-profit, non-partisan organization dedicated to current and contemporary issues affecting the First Amendment freedoms of speech, press, thought, assembly and petition.
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Jasmine McNealy Authors Editorial on Blockchain Technology for Use in Civic Engagement
July 14, 2021
Clay Calvert Comments on U.S. Supreme Court Justice Gorsuch’s Suggestion that the Actual Malice Standard be Reconsidered
July 8, 2021
Clay Calvert Comments on Possible Repercussions from New Florida Law Requiring “Viewpoint Diversity” Surveys for College Students
July 2, 2021
BREAKING: A court vacated charges against our client who was cited for hanging signs that read "Fuck Biden" on her property.
This wasn't complicated — the First Amendment exists specifically to make sure people can express strong opinions without fear of government punishment.
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Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation have a chilling effect on our #FirstAmendment rights.
Thanks in part to DWT's Bruce E. H. Johnson, Washington's #antiSLAPP law is due to take effect July 25.
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Yet another piece of #Florida anti #FirstAmendment legislation: Proposed bill could make it illegal to take cellphone video of police
Proposed bill could make it illegal to take cellphone video of police
A Hialeah representative is proposing a bill in the Florida legislature that would make certain citizen interactions with police illegal.
www.local10.com
Take that, pandemic! Only an 18-month gap . . .
When it comes to studying for the bar exam, how much is too much? via @ABAJournal
When it comes to studying for the bar exam, how much is too much?
Bar exam candidates who start study sessions earlier in the day could have a better chance of passing, but keepi...
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Chem trails over the . . . Desert.
The whole joint action notion with Democrats in Congress and/or the CDC is just ludicrous. Legally pointless political pandering. Big Tech and Section 230 targets play to the base.⚖️
Opinion | Justice Gorsuch is concerned about Internet disinformation. But his solution is backwards. - The Washington Post
Opinion | Justice Gorsuch is concerned about Internet disinformation. But his solution is backwards.
Would dumping the New York Times v. Sullivan precedent help our information economy?
www.washingtonpost.com
Legend.
Keep on teaching, inspiring, scaring, dancing, rocking, laughing and cursing at Canvas... https://twitter.com/UFJSchool/status/1412422630808985612
Happy 75th birthday, @professorfoley!
#WWFD #iykyk
Some thoughts on: Why was #CaseyAnthony trial such a phenomenon? Experts cite power of cable news, rise of social media
Why was Casey Anthony trial such a phenomenon? Experts cite power of cable news, rise of social media
Experts say Casey Anthony's trial accused of murdering daughter Caylee became a sensation because of cable news and the rise of social media.
www.orlandosentinel.com
#NewsNight spoke with @ProfClayCalvert from the @UF's Marion B. Brechner First Amendment project about a new law requiring state colleges to survey students, faculty, and staff on their political opinions. More tonight at 8:30 on WUCF. http://wucf.org/newsnight
Donor disclosure requirement violates First Amendment rights of association, SCOTUS rules via @ABAJournal
Donor disclosure requirement violates First Amendment rights of association, SCOTUS rules
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 Thursday that California's donor disclosure requirement violates the First Amendment.
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Starting today, public universities in Florida have to assess “viewpoint diversity” on their campuses to prevent them from being too one-sided, politically. At 3:36, @ProfClayCalvert dives into how it works and what it means for higher ed.
In push against âindoctrination,‘ DeSantis mandates surveys of Florida college students‘ beliefs
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has hinted that the surveys could influence funding.
www.washingtonpost.com
Some highlights from yesterday's prelim injunction for @NetChoice & @ccianet by Judge Hinkle stopping #Florida #SB7072 from taking effect today . . . kinda like a #MediaLaw exam 🤓
Some more thoughts in article today by @reporterannie of @orlandosentinel . . . DeSantis says new law promotes speech at #Florida colleges; critics fear ‘chilling effect’
DeSantis says new law promotes speech at Florida colleges; critics fear âchilling effect‘
A new law requiring Florida colleges to survey students and employees about their beliefs was touted by Gov. Ron ...
www.orlandosentinel.com
More thoughts in @RyanBort interview in @RollingStone on #Florida #HB233 @UFJSchool https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ron-desantis-anti-free-speech-legislation-1189909/
My comments in @RyanBort article in @RollingStone on #Florida #HB233 and public universities . . . @UFJSchool @UFLaw @UFJouDept
Spoke with @ProfClayCalvert about Florida's new law mandating students and faculty at public universities be surveyed about "viewpoint diversity" + Ron DeSantis' threat to withhold funding if he doesn't like what he sees
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/ron-desantis-anti-free-speech-legislation-1189909/
A few more thoughts on new Florida law today in @uniworldnews : Universities required to monitor ‘viewpoint diversity’ @UFJSchool
Universities required to monitor ‘viewpoint diversity’
Florida’s governor has signed into law a bill that requires state colleges and universities to “conduct an...
www.universityworldnews.com
Sensing a #FirstAmendment roadtrip to a new historical landmark #CocoaHut . . . Bring your smartphones . . . Wawa could only dream of making into a #SCOTUS decision protecting free speech. 7-11 totally envious.
