Skip to content

Search

Showing 291 results for "student activity fee referenda when democratic process violates first amendment"
  • Brian Tingley challenged a Washington state law that prohibits young people from receiving private counseling to pursue personal goals in line with their faith.
  • … Free Speech, American Bar Association Says At a time when free speech has been threatened at many law schools, a … the rising threats to free speech. It is precisely because First Amendment principles hold a tenuous position on these … or changing Supreme Court jurisprudence, he was met by a student mob. He later recounted that as he walked into the …
  • … invite dispute. It may indeed best serve its high purpose when it induces a condition of unrest, creates … is not compatible with the letter or the spirit of the First Amendment. It is unconstitutional for the government to …
  • … a firefighter. He began dreaming of becoming a firefighter when he was just 5 years old. When he was home one day, a … his dream was born. In 1981, Kelvin became one of the first black Americans to be hired by the local fire … finished and self-published in 2013. Throughout the entire process, Kelvin made sure he was not violating any city rules …
  • … December 20, 2023 Brian Hickman was in the fifth grade when he learned his first lesson about religious freedom—all because he wanted to … was “offensive.” But Brian wasn’t your typical elementary student. After facing pushback from his school’s …
  • … Published October 27, 2023 Revised December 5, 2023 The First Amendment states, in part, “Congress shall make no law … and OKPLAC accuse the Board of violating Oklahoma law when it approved St. Isidore, citing the portion of the … it amounts to the establishment of religion and therefore violates the First Amendment. But that assertion is false. …
  • … below. At Grant Park Christian Academy in Florida, every student takes advantage of the federal free lunch program. … Park would not be able to cover meals for its students. When schools participate in the school lunch program, they … institution to abandon its deeply held beliefs. That violates the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment. …
  • … initially sailed through Oregon’s adoption application process. But during the training course, the Oregon … identify—she could not agree to say or do anything that violates her faith. When Jessica politely explained her concerns to her …
  • … ignore biological reality—ignore sex—pose serious risks to student health and safety and undermine parents' fundamental … as likely  as boys to be the victim of a sexual assault). When any student is (for whatever reason) unwilling or unable … school board members and lawmakers can put children first by protecting parental rights. Educators and lawmakers …
  • … April 12, 2024 Abortion pill reversal (APR) is a safe process that allows women a chance to continue their … to counteract the effects of mifepristone, the first of two drugs commonly used in chemical abortions. Many … speak consistent with their consciences. Colorado’s law violates both religious freedom and freedom of speech. …