United States v. Don Lemon
The government indicted Don Lemon under the FACE Act for alleged coordination in disrupting religious worship, though judges previously found insufficient probable cause.
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Topic: Free Speech & Religion
American Friends Service Committee v. Pentagon
A Quaker peace organization sued the Pentagon for secretly conducting illegal surveillance of protest activities, antiwar organizations, and individuals attending peace rallies.
Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission
The Supreme Court expanded the notion of free speech rights for corporations.
District of Columbia v. Heller
Private citizens have the constitutional right to keep guns in their homes.
Hands On Originals v. Gay and Lesbian Services Organization
The Kentucky Court of Appeals ruled that a Christian printer's refusal to print Pride festival shirts was protected on free speech grounds and not covered…
Elane Photography v. Willock
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case, and the New Mexico Supreme Court's decision upholding a fine against a photographer for refusing to photograph…
Arlene’s Flowers, Inc. v. Washington
State anti-discrimination law applies to a florist's refusal to provide services for a same-sex wedding ceremony and does not violate the florist's free speech, association,…
Reed v. Town of Gilbert, Arizona
The Supreme Court considered whether a town ordinance restricting church sign size, quantity, and duration while allowing different restrictions on political signs violates the First…
Riley v. National Federation of the Blind of North Carolina, Inc.
Tastries Bakery v. State of California
A baker can refuse to create a custom cake for a same-sex wedding as an act of protected artistic expression, but cannot generally refuse service…