First Amendment

Prison system backs down on death-row interview ban07/29/96 ILLINOIS--In mid-June, the Illinois Department of Corrections decided not to ban face-to-face…

Judge foresees 'uphill battle' in 'Hit Man' case07/29/96 MARYLAND--A federal District Court judge in Greenbelt hearing arguments on a motion…

Automatic gag on ethics complaints deemed unconstitutional07/15/96 NEVADA--A state law which gagged individuals who filed complaints against public officials was…

Prisoner wins round in civil rights suit over media access06/17/96 PENNSYLVANIA--Prison officials violated the civil rights of death row inmate…

Agency lobbying restrictions go too far, committee told06/17/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--Attorneys for several federal agencies in mid- May told the House…

Ban on advertisement of liquor prices struck down05/20/96 WASHINGTON, D.C.--The Supreme Court in mid-May struck down a 1956 Rhode Island…

Networks announce plans for free candidate airtime05/20/96 ROUNDUP--Following a late February announcement by the Fox network that it would offer…

New rules limit use of soldiers' words in Bosnia05/20/96 BOSNIA-- Reporters staying with military units in Bosnia for more than…

Sports radio remarks 'exaggerated and uncareful,' but protected05/20/96 MINNESOTA--Remarks made during a live sports talk radio program should be considered…

SHORT ITEMS & UPDATES:04/22/96 * Over 300 copies of the Salt Lake City, Utah newspaper Deseret News were confiscated from…