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The First Amendment in the 21st Century

The First Amendment in the 21st Century

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This series examines eight First Amendment cases decided by the United States Supreme Court. These cases continue to serve as guides in understanding how the First Amendment is still securing liberties in the technologically rich and rapidly changing world.

Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Boy Scouts of America v. Dale. The Gay Scoutmaster Case."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 1
28 minutes 8 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Bartnicki v. Vopper. The Illegal Digital Intercept Case."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 2
27 minutes 49 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Garcetti v. Ceballos. The Whistleblower Case."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 3
28 minutes 29 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission. The Campaign Finance Reform Case."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 4
28 minutes 57 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Van Orden v. Perry. McCreary County v. ACLU of Kentucky The Ten Commandments Cases."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 5
29 minutes 5 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Zelman v. Simmons-Harris. The School Voucher Case."
The First Amendment in the 21st Century
Episode 6
29 minutes 18 seconds
Grade Level: 10 - 12
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