Service Members & the First Amendment
Recent litigation has resurfaced longstanding debates over the scope of First Amendment protections for members of the armed forces. While service members retain constitutional rights, the unique demands of military service have long permitted restrictions on speech and conduct that would not be permissible in civilian life. This panel will examine the historical development of First Amendment protections in the military context and discuss how that history informs current legal disputes and policy debates.
Featuring:
- Prof. Antony Kolenc, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, Ave Maria School of Law
- Christopher J. Motz, Senior Counsel, First Liberty Institute
- Iain Pedden, Chief Defense Counsel, U.S. Marine Corps
- (Moderator) Thomas Wheatley, Special Counsel, Office of the Secretary of Defense, U.S. Department of Defense
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