Clinic director Clare R. Norins moderated a panel discussion on “Identifying and Addressing Current Threats to Journalism” at the Association of American Law Schools 2025 Annual Meeting.
Hosted by the Communication, Media and Information Law Section, panelists included Victoria Baranetsky (Center for Investigative Reporting), Erin Carroll (Georgetown Law), Mailyn Fidler (Univ. of New Hampshire School of Law), Christina Koningisor (UC-San Francisco School of Law), and Al-Amyn Sumar (New York Times).
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Media Law
The First Amendment guarantees a free press, meaning journalists are able to express any opinions they want about the government, even criticisms. However, journalists are often hindered in their ability to gather and publish news through the threat of lawsuits, subpoenas, and criminal prosecution. Read more about our support for student and professional journalists here.
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Free Speech
The First Amendment protects the right of private individuals to engage in speech and expression without being censored or punished by the government because of their viewpoint. While the government may constitutionally regulate the time, place, and manner of private speech in public forums it must do so in a viewpoint-neutral manner and, depending on…
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