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"The First Amendment doesn't exist so we can freely praise our public officials. It exists so we can freely criticize our public officials."

Chris Lamb,
educator, College of Charleston, S.C., 1998

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Nov. 18, 2008
ANALYSIS

'Hillary movie:' campaign-finance victim?

By Tony Mauro High court case raises concern over campaign-finance restrictions spilling over into traditionally protected forms of expression.
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OTHER HEADLINES


D.C. Circuit throws out contempt order, fines against reporter
Court says Toni Locy's case raised 'close questions' about evidentiary rules and First Amendment; meanwhile, judge orders release of Hatfill search warrant info. 11.18.08

Famed First Amendment lawyer 'Cam' DeVore dies
By David L. Hudson Jr. Called 'dean of commercial-speech attorneys,' DeVore litigated free-expression cases in courts across the country, including U.S. Supreme Court. 11.18.08

Ind. appeals court backs 'In God We Trust' license plates
ACLU had claimed state agency gave preferential treatment to 'God' tag because it was exempt from $15 fee BMV collects on sales of most other specialty plates. 11.18.08

NYCLU questions removal of Stalin banner
Group asks if Department of Buildings removed banner because of city regulations or because of Ukrainian association's complaints. 11.18.08

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ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY

New blend of media expands free speech, press
By Gene Policinski 21st century dynamics of free press, free speech are an intriguing blend of traditional news media, new technology, personal messages, entertainment. 11.16.08

Court again struggles with First Amendment doctrines
By Tony Mauro As justices hear Summum case, they question own precedents for second time this month. 11.13.08

Study abroad in Cuba flunks court test
By Douglas Lee Teachable moment passes as D.C. Circuit judges fail to agree on meaning of academic freedom. 11.11.08

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