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Scheneck vs. United States
Scheneck shouted "Fire" in a theater. The court argued that in a time of a war this was not protected under the first amendment. Scheneck of course argued that he was protected by his right. This case helped show where the boundaries of the rights stood. -
Religious Freedom
The Virginia legislature adopts religious freedom. This gave more meaning the the first amendment right and established the Anglican church. -
Declaration of Independence
The final draft of the declaration of independence was adopted. This established the final rights of all humans -
New terrotories get first amendment right
In 1787 Congress passed the northwest ordinance. This established first amendment rights in new states. -
1791 Virginia Exceptance
1791, Virginia accepts the first 10 amendments. -
The 14th amendment 1868
This amendment states that you can not deprive anyone of their right to life, liberty, or the pursuit of happiness. It also protects the people from not being stated fairly under the law. -
Patterson v. Colorado
This stated that they cannon convict someone from writing an opinion about the supreme court even if the opinion is not a good one. This ensured that the first amendment was expanded to the people so they can state their opinion on governmental positions. -
1917 Civil Libiteries Bureau
Civil Liberties Bureau was established in responce to the Espionage act. This tried to protest against the idea that someone can refuse to go to war for their on beliefs. Many did not want to go to war because their belief that they can not kill a human being. -
California flag repealing
This repealed the freedom to advertise red flags. The red flag was a symbol for communism. This scared many people in the United States. Although this is a restriction of the first amendment it is justified due to the negative affects of communism. -
1938 Magazine Banned
Life Magazine is banned because they published pictures from Birth of A Baby. This can contradict the first amendment right of the people. Although it may put a limit on the first amendment the pictures were probably to vulgar for public appearance.
