First Amendment Archives - Atlanta Civic Circle

Anti-protestor bill gets toned down as it advances through Senate

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

Civil liberties advocates say SB443 infringes on protected First Amendment activities.

11th Circuit denies Atlanta journalist Mario Guevara’s bid to block deportation order

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Family, civil rights groups demand ICE release journalist Mario Guevara

by Katie Guenthner and Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon July 22, 2025July 22, 2025

Legal experts say journalist’s arrest violated First Amendment

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon and Katie Guenthner July 2, 2025July 3, 2025

Atlanta Police Foundation ordered to release ‘Cop City’ records to journalists

by Alessandro Marazzi Sassoon June 2, 2025June 2, 2025

Is the ‘Big Lie’ protected speech?

by Tammy Joyner May 5, 2022May 5, 2022