The Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication gave the "First Amendment Award" to USA TODAY and USA TODAY Network reporters.

As our nation nears its 250th birthday, I am convinced more than ever that we aren't yet adult enough for our most American rights. "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, ...

Residents interested in celebrating First Amendment freedoms are invited to attend a livestream watch party Sunday evening ...

Proponents have called the law a necessary step to address gun violence, but critics say the requirements aren't tenable and threaten free expression.

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably ...

The review followed outcry over supporters of accused murderer Luigi Mangione making inflammatory remarks while wearing city-issued press credentials.