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Authored by the same distinguished team behind the highly successful *Constitutional Law*, *The First Amendment* is among the leading casebooks in its field. It provides a comprehensive and accessible review of speech and religion jurisprudence under the First Amendment. The authors, renowned for their teaching and scholarship, employ a blend of textual, historical, theoretical, and doctrinal approaches to deliver an inclusive and innovative survey of modern First Amendment doctrine.
This sixth edition has been thoroughly updated to include recent developments in the field. New coverage addresses critical issues such as free speech on campus, extremist speech and online terrorism, hate speech, and the challenges posed by "fake news." The edition also features new material on recent cases, including *Iancu v. Brunetti*, *Matal v. Tam*, *Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission*, *National Institute of Family and Life Advocates v. Becerra*, as well as substantial discussions of *Trump v. Hawaii* and the Bladensburg cross case.
The reorganization of the presentation on the role of impermissible purposes in Establishment Clause jurisprudence reflects recent legal shifts, notably the near elimination of the Lemon test. Professors and students will find the textbook particularly valuable for its rigorous questions in the Notes, carefully selected and challenging excerpts from leading First Amendment scholars, and a thoughtful organization of topics and cases. These features are designed to challenge students and illuminate the evolution and current state of First Amendment law.