Tinker. R.A.V. Ollman. Hustler-Falwell. Reno-ACLU. Nebraska Press
Association. These names are synonymous with contemporary First
Amendment litigation. To explore these landmark cases more deeply,
author Joseph Russomanno interviewed the people at the core of
these and other influential First Amendment cases, and he presents
their stories here in a personal, in-depth oral history of First
Amendment law. Previously unavailable in other literature, these
stories go beyond the "what" of the cases and answer the "why" and
"how" of ten major cases from the latter part of the 20th century.
Through their own words and photographs, plaintiffs, defendants,
and their attorneys describe what it was like to be involved in the
development of these historic First Amendment cases.
The issues addressed in these landmark cases cover crucial aspects
of the First Amendment: freedom of expression, hate speech, libel,
privacy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, promises of
confidentiality to news sources, free press-fair trial, commercial
speech, broadcast and cable television regulation, and new media.
These narratives recount the events that initiated the court cases
and follow the lead players through the various stages of the U.S.
legal system. Excerpts of the court decisions are included at the
conclusion of each chapter, and sidebars explain key terms, issues,
and names that come up in the process. The cases highlighted here
were often difficult and controversial--cases which, on their
surface, raise questions about both the participants and their
lawyers. A cross burner and a pornographer ask to be protected by
the First Amendment; a measure intended to protect children from
exposure to lewd content on the Internet is questioned. Through the
words of the participants in these cases, the meaning, depth, and
reach of the First Amendment becomes clear and demonstrates how the
law functions to protect the rights of all individuals.
This unique chronicle will appeal to those studying First
Amendment law, including mass communication, law, journalism, and
political science scholars, and to lawyers, journalists, and
political scientists with an interest in this area. The volume is
also intended to serve as a supplemental text in a mass
communication law course or as a text in advanced First Amendment
theory course and political science courses exploring the law,
decisions, and processes of the U. S. Supreme Court.
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