first amendment
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Leon wrote that while service members have more limited free speech protections than civilians under the US Constitution's first amendment, no court has ever extended those limits to retired service members.
From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026
Another email from NPS to Secret Handshake confirms, “You have a first amendment demonstration permit. Typically, first amendment permits are allowed to continue. We are still waiting for further guidance.”
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025
One X post that shared the fabricated image states: “A law that breaks the first amendment? Orwellian.”
From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024
Mr. Keenan alleged the law, in addition to hurting the pension, was unconstitutional because it “violates the first amendment for compelling speech, viewpoint discrimination and content discrimination.”
From Washington Times • Nov. 21, 2023
A similar prohibition formed the first amendment to the Federal Constitution.
From The United States of America, Part 1 by Sparks, Edwin Erle
