Home > Topics > Speech   Overview> By Rodney Smolla Dean, University of Richmond School of Law The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States declares that "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech." FULL STORY> Federal judge upholds 5th-grader's suspension for alleged threat By David L. Hudson Jr. Elementary school student in Montgomery, N.Y., wrote in class assignment that his wish was to 'blow up the school with all the teachers in it.' 05.13.08   FBI withdraws national security letter issued to digital library Internet Archive had challenged agency demand, alleging that letter violated free speech by prohibiting recipients from discussing it. 05.08.08 Last system update: Tuesday, May 13, 2008 | 16:50:22  SEARCH  MORE speech topics > K-12 public school student expression Free speech on public college campuses Internet & First Amendment Arts & First Amendment Personal & public expression Adult entertainment Advertising & First Amendment Flag-burning Campaign finance Libraries & First Amendment