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The First Amendment Handbook
The First Amendment Handbook
Introduction
1. Libel
2. Invasion of Privacy
3. Surreptitious Recording
4. Confidential Sources and Information
5. Prior Restraints
6. Gag Orders
7. Access to Courts
Introduction -- Criminal proceedings
Civil courts -- Cameras and recording equipment
You have a right to oppose secrecy -- What you should do
8. Access to Places
9. Freedom of Information Acts
10. Copyright
7. Access to Courts
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