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

You talked a bit about your first amendment, which would double the size of the House.

From Salon • Mar. 9, 2024

Mr. Keenan alleged the law, in addition to hurting the pension, was unconstitutional because it “violates the first amendment for compelling speech, viewpoint discrimination and content discrimination.”

From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2023

Finally citizens had the right of petition; it inheres in all free government and it is expressly guaranteed by the first amendment to the Constitution.

From History of the United States by Beard, Charles A. (Charles Austin)