Free speech and protest

What speech and protest government may restrict or punish, including how protests are policed, when protesters may be arrested or boycotts penalized, and how far campuses, online platforms and tax rules limit what people and groups can say.

Protect freedom of speech

7 members
Anthony Constantino
House · NY-21 · Republican
“Democrats took away our 2nd Amendment rights in New York and perpetually attack our First Amendment rights nationally. I will fight to protect and restore both.”
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John Cowan
House · GA-11 · Republican
“Preserve and protect our constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of worship, and the right to bear arms.”
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Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Defended free speech, election integrity, and the Constitution before the U.S. Supreme Court and courts nationwide.”
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Mark Lamb
House · AZ-5 · Republican
“He refused to enforce mandates he believed violated constitutional rights and has remained a steadfast defender of free speech, religious liberty, the Second Amendment, and personal freedom.”
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Austin Rogers
House · FL-2 · Republican
“He will fiercely defend the First Amendment and protect the freedom of speech so citizens can think, worship, and speak freely without fear of government persecution.”
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Jim Schwartzel
House · FL-19 · Republican
“From protecting free speech and religious freedom to preserving the right to keep and bear arms, Jim will never back down from defending the God-given liberties that make our nation the freest in the world.”
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“In Washington, Jim will work to secure the border and stop illegal immigration, stand firmly with law enforcement and first responders, and defend free speech from the growing threat of censorship by Big Tech.”
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“He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.”
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Joe Strada
House · FL-11 · Republican
“Protect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.”
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Stop the government from targeting people for their speech

2 members
Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Won a landmark federal case that struck down the unconstitutional IRS regulation used by Lois Lerner to silence conservative groups—proving Chris knows how to dismantle the Deep State’s intimidation tactics and protect Americans’ First Amendment rights.”
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Austin Rogers
House · FL-2 · Republican
“He will fiercely defend the First Amendment and protect the freedom of speech so citizens can think, worship, and speak freely without fear of government persecution.”
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Shield tax-exempt groups' political speech from IRS limits

1 member
Chris Gober
House · TX-10 · Republican
“Won a landmark federal case that struck down the unconstitutional IRS regulation used by Lois Lerner to silence conservative groups—proving Chris knows how to dismantle the Deep State’s intimidation tactics and protect Americans’ First Amendment rights.”
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