The founders simply wanted to prevent Congress and the federal government from establishing a national religion.

After years of Republicans complaining about censorship, Democrats now have more concern about protecting First Amendment rights. The latest Rasmussen Reports national telephone and online survey ...

The First Amendment is a mere 45 words. But it's still giving lawmakers and judges fits 227 years after its adoption. The government can't establish religion, but federal, state and municipal ...

Did you know the First Amendment protects the right to protest — but not all demonstrations are treated equally? When, where and how people protest can determine whether their actions are legally ...

October 30, 2025; Washington, D.C. — Today NPR marked a significant milestone in our case to protect First Amendment rights for the public media system. The court hearing our challenge to the Trump ...

First Amendment freedoms shape how we live, work and connect with one another. These fundamental rights — freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and petition — form the foundation of American ...

The RTDNA Foundation will recognize 12 outstanding individuals and organizations at the 2026 First Amendment Awards, celebrating their efforts to promote responsible journalism and preserve the ...

An annual survey published by the Freedom Forum shows this year that American's understanding of their First Amendment rights remains low. Even as the First Amendment takes centerstage after the ...

A Matter of Fact: The First Amendment and a free press in America Explore the First Amendment, how it has shaped American press freedom and its role in U.S. democracy, and how to become a better news ...

From protests and journalism to social media and campus speech, explore how the First Amendment safeguards everyone — including immigrants — and what it actually covers. The First Amendment is a ...