The SAF is seeking a temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction against enforcement of provisions in a 2018 law that criminalizes constitutionally-protected speech.
First Amendment
NRA Moves Forward in First Amendment Case Against NY Governor Cuomo
The NRA First Amendment lawsuit against Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York moves forward into the discovery phase.
New York Proposal would Check Social Accounts and Search History of Gun Buyers
Can a post on social media be used to stop you from purchasing a gun? If New York state Senator Kevin Palmer and Eric Adams, the president of Brooklyn Borough had their way, it would.
Disorderly Conduct Charge for Handing Out Cardboard With “Gun” Printed On It
A masked man was buzzed into Shorewood Elementary School. He handed out two small pieces of cardboard with the word gun printed on them, and left. He was arrested for disorderly conduct.
Federal Court Strikes Down California Law That Bans Handgun Signs
Federal Judge Troy Nunley ruled that a California law banning licensed gun dealers from displaying handgun-related signs or advertising is unconstitutional and violates their First Amendment rights.
ACLU Sides with NRA in New York Lawsuit
The ACLU has submitted a friend of the court brief to support the NRA lawsuit against Andrew Cuomo and other New York politicians for violations of First Amendment rights.
Court Orders no Posting on Internet; Cody Wilson Sells Gun Code for Donations
Cody Wilson obeys court order not to distribute 3D gun files for free on the Internet. Instead, he sells them for free on key drives, exercising his First Amendment rights.
District Judge Issues Decision on 3D Guns, Ignores Executive Power & First Amendment
The decision is a classic case of judge shopping and judicial activism. Judge Lasnik does not like what the executive branch is doing. He issues an injunction.
New Mexico Principal Accused of Discriminating Against 2A Student Supporters
New Mexico Principle Adam Garcia Amador accused of discriminating against students who support Second Amendment rights
Seattle Judge Blocks Release of Documents on How to Make Guns
Where does a single judge in Seattle obtain the power to neutralize the First Amendment for the nation based on a dubious theory of hypothetical harm?
New Jersey AG Attacks Right to buy Gun Parts & Learn How to Make Guns
Grewal is attacking the right to buy gun parts and to learn how to make guns. He is attacking both the Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms, and the First Amendment.
#MeToo Movement Now Going for Brokaw
Like “gun control,” it’s basically about driving a narrative and attendant actions with emotions rather than with verifiable facts.
CA ‘Fact Check’ Bill Shows Guns aren’t Only Things ‘Progressives’ Want to Control
Naturally, media bias against guns and for the rampant cultural terraforming that threatens to politically eradicate “legal” ownership will be the standard for “right thinking”…
School Administration Only Allows One Side of Gun Debate
The New Prague High School administration put up an explanation of Principal Lonnie Seifert’s actions. They claimed that they have an obligation to enforce their “free speech” policy without regard
Democrats Flex Political Muscle to Shut Down NRA Event
When intimidation and violence are used to stifle opposing views, it is usually because those views are winning the political and intellectual argument..
Indiana Lawmaker Turns Tables on Professional Journalists
He is proposing the First Amendment be treated the same as the Second Amendment. His proposal is that journalists be required to apply for a license.
Amish Photo Exemption Bill Raises Questions about Gun Owner Control Laws and More
Where does anyone get off requiring a free citizen to get permission to exercise a right?
Sue the Tyrants
The battle waged over your rights does not end when oppressive, draconian laws are signed into law.
Student Sues Texas College After Being Told Gun Rights Sign Needs Special Permission
Blinn College student Nicole Sanders filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the public institution near Houston today after being told by an administrator last February that she would need…….
NYC Gun Control Advocate Call for Ban on Children’s Books / Toys
Michael Alcamo’s example serves as a cautionary reminder that politically-motivated control freaks are just as willing to go after your First Amendment rights as your Second Amendment rights…
WA Lt. Gov: Open Carry is Strong, Symbolic, Political Speech
The WA State legislature recognizes that the open carry of arms is strong, symbolic, political, speech. It is protected by both first and second amendments.
Cartoonists Cowed by Islam; at least on Reuters.com
Most cartoonists and publications in the world appear to be cowed by the Jihadist attack on Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead….
Constitutional Rights to Video and Audio Record in Public
Inexpensive video and audio recording devises are changing the legal landscape for everyone, but especially for police, criminals, and armed Americans…
CA Gun Dealers File First Amendment Lawsuit Against AG Kamala Harris & California DOJ
Tracy Rifle and Pistol, a firearm retailer & indoor shooting range located in San Joaquin County, was recently cited by Department of Justice for having pictures of three handguns in window signs…
Video: Dr. With AR at Airport Never Pointed Gun at Anyone
The Doctor arrested at the Phoenix airport for pointing a rifle at two women, never did so, the video shows.
Phoenix Doctor Vindicated; No Charges for Open Carry
No Charges will be filed Against Doctor who Open Carried at Phoenix Airport. The arrest seems designed to suppress first and second amendment rights.
First and Second Amendment Wins for Open Carry Tarrant County TX
An Arlington, Texas Court decision reinforces the idea that the first and second amendments of the Bill of Rights are essential for supporting each other.
Government Hiding Sandy Hook Shooting Details, To Protect Story Line?
It is good, in a perverse way, that government is attacking the First Amendment rights of the press, this wakes up the “news” media, who are surprisingly content to let government abuse pass…
Owning Firearms Is A First Amendment Exercise, Too!
A house divided against itself cannot stand. Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety…
There is No First Amendment Without a Second Amendment
Americans do not have to “justify” gun ownership. It is guaranteed by the Second Amendment. The reality is that enemies of this fundamental rights continue to wage an assault on it…