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What does the 1st Amendment prohibit, and how is it applied?
The 1st Amendment prohibits Congress from abridging the freedom of speech, and is applicable to the...
What are public forums?
Public forums are government properties that the government is constitutionally required to make ava...
When may a public official or figure recover for defamation?
Under the New York Times v. Sullivan standard, a public official or figure may recover only by provi...
When may the government use zoning ordinances to regulate adult businesses?
The government may use zoning ordinances to regulate the location of adult bookstores and movie thea...
How do you analyze a free speech issue?
1. Write your 1st Amendment free speech rule statement. 2. What is the actor seeking to restrict? 3....