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RED LION BROADCASTING CO., v. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

March 29, 2020

In a time before the repeal of the fairness doctrine, Red Lion v. FCC (1969) said the government could regulate or censor speech, while editorial judgement took a back seat.

Cohen v. Cowles Media Co.

March 25, 2020

When it comes to the First Amendment, Cohen v. Cowles Media Co. (1991) said a promissory estoppel suit cannot be enforced against a newspaper.

Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Council 31

March 20, 2020

When it comes to the First Amendment, the Supreme Court ruled against unions in Janus v. AFSCME 2018 because forcing public employees and non-union employees to pay union dues is a violation of free speech.

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Trump v. Hawaii

March 17, 2020

When it comes to the First Amendment, in Trump v. Hawaii 2018, President Donald Trump did not violate the Establishment Clause when he implemented a travel ban on Muslims entering the USA in the interest of national security.

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Sherbert v. Verner

When it came to protecting the right to religous liberty, Sherbert v. Verner (1963) protected religion.

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Meyer v. Nebraska

January 7, 2018

When it comes to banning foreign languages, Meyer v. Nebraska (1923) said Nebraska violated the 14th Amendment’s Due Process Clause by banning the teaching of German in schools.

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McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky

January 2, 2018

McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky (2005) said a Ten Commandment display on the courthouse wall violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.

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Matal v. Tam

November 30, 2017

When it comes to registering trademarks, Matal v. Tam (2017) said disparaging trademarks cannot be denied since they’re free speech under the First Amendment.

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Burwell v. Hobby Lobby

June 18, 2017

When it comes to the Religious Freedoms Restoration Act, Burwell v. Hobby (2014) said for-profit corporations have religious freedom to not provide some contraceptives to female workers since it burdens their religion.

April 17, 2017

Snyder v. Phelps (2011) is a First Amendment case supporting offensive speech.