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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>



First Amendment doesn’t shield us from private infringements
By Gene Policinski Protections for religious liberty and free expression apply only when government actions are involved. 11.01.09 		 
Congress extends hate-crime protections to gays
President is expected to sign measure attached to defense bill; Democratic senator tells GOP that legislation will target 'acts, not speech.' 10.23.09


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