Civil Rights
Introduction
Application of the Civil Rights Act
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Age Discrimination in Employment Act
Equal Rights
Education
Pregnancy
First Amendment Rights
Regulating Speech
Types of Permissible Speech
Types of Impermissible Speech
Free Speech at Work
False Commercial Speech
Introduction
How The Criminal Process Begins
Differences From The Civil Courts
Searches And Seizures
Right to Privacy
Grand Juries
Indictment
First Amendment Rights
Contents
Freedom of speech is set out in the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. Along with giving individuals freedom of religion and the right to assemble, the Amendment directs that Congress "shall make no law prohibiting the free exercise . . . or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press." James Madison's words continue to inspire and confuse into the 21st century.
What is "speech"?
Speech is more than the spoken word; it is the free expression of an individual's thoughts and ideas. Expression or speech can be manifested in art, music, writings, personal appearance and attire.