The Roberts court is often treated as especially protective of the First Amendment. It is true that the court has reshaped ...

A newly passed Canadian hate speech bill is drawing growing criticism from some lawmakers and religious groups, who argue it could have unintended consequences for free expression and faith-based ...

Too often politicians give lip service to the First Amendment’s protection of free speech when it’s speech they like but ignore free speech rights when its speech they don’t like. The latest example ...

In the last week, the University of Oklahoma has been at the center of a national debate surrounding First Amendment rights after a student received a zero on a paper concerning modern gender roles.

Canada's Senate is debating a bill passed in the House that proposes changes to the criminal code to strengthen penalties for hate speech. But while groups have raised concerns about the elimination ...

Civil society groups warn Bill C-9 could criminalise dissent, religious expression, and peaceful demonstrations despite ...

Legislators in Canada are reportedly poised to strip religious protections from the country’s hate-speech laws as part of an effort to crack down on hateful symbols throughout the country. Lawmakers ...

MONTREAL — Throughout his new term, starting with his inaugural address, President Trump has said he was “saved by God” to make America great again. In Canada, Prime Minister Mark Carney rarely evokes ...

The First Amendment guarantees freedom of religion but not every practice is automatically protected. From prayer in public schools to vaccine exemptions and workplace dress codes, some acts of faith ...