first amendment

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Leon wrote that while service members have more limited free speech protections than civilians under the US Constitution's first amendment, no court has ever extended those limits to retired service members.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

Another email from NPS to Secret Handshake confirms, “You have a first amendment demonstration permit. Typically, first amendment permits are allowed to continue. We are still waiting for further guidance.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

“Having successfully settled my case with ESPN/Disney, I have decided to leave so I can exercise my first amendment rights more freely,” she wrote.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 15, 2023

"It could be anybody. It could be a homeless person. You don't get to violate people's first amendment rights, Smith," Giuliani ranted.

From Salon • Aug. 2, 2023

Some of the private Members got their own back when the first amendment to the Address was moved by Mr. Joynson-Hicks.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 150, February 23, 1916 by Seaman, Owen, Sir