The Curious Lawyer: Bill of Rights - The First Amendment

• Historical scope and rationale, purpose and goal
• Substantive scope & SCOTUS rulings and tests
• Free speech limits in categories
• Modern Issues
• Conclusion

Runtime: 1 hour, 2 minutes
Recorded: July 29, 2023
For NY - Difficulty Level: For both newly admitted & experienced attorneys

From polygamy and abolitionism in the 1800’s, to socialist and anti-war movements in the 1900’s to same-sex marriage in the 2000’s, the First Amendment is the vehicle through which social issues of the day become test cases. While content and viewpoint limits generally fail to pass constitutional muster, other types of speech such as obscenity, fighting words and defamation receive less protection and may be restricted by the government under certain conditions. In the latest installment of “The Curious Lawyer” series, Peter Afrasiabi takes a deep dive into each of the ten amendments in the Bill of Rights, reminding us what each amendment protects and illustrating its impact on the other constitutional protections we enjoy. Whether you are a budding constitutional scholar or simply looking for interesting facts to share at a cocktail party, the Bill of Rights series is for you.

This program was recorded on July 29th, 2023.

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