Home > Topics > Speech   Overview> By Rodney Smolla Dean, University of Richmond School of Law The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States declares that "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech." FULL STORY> Divided 9th Circuit panel upholds 'under God' in Pledge In separate ruling also involving Sacramento atheist Michael Newdow, same three-judge panel backs use of 'In God We Trust' on coins and currency. 03.11.10   Giraffe satire can go back up on Web site Louisiana state judge rules that joke story about animal killing wildlife trainer is protected speech. 03.16.10 Last system update: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 | 15:01:58  SEARCH  MORE speech topics > K-12 public school student expression Free speech on public college campuses Internet & First Amendment Arts & First Amendment Personal & public expression Adult entertainment Advertising & First Amendment Flag-burning Campaign finance Libraries & First Amendment