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.
What they call for
DemocratsRepublicans7 new members addressed this issue (with these filters). Many call for more than one thing.
Protect freedom of speech
7 members“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.”View on their website ↗
“Preserve and protect our constitutional rights to free speech, freedom of worship, and the right to bear arms.”View on their website ↗
“Defended free speech, election integrity, and the Constitution before the U.S. Supreme Court and courts nationwide.”View on their website ↗
“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.”View on their website ↗
“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.”View on their website ↗
“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.”View on their website ↗
“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.”View on their website ↗
“He’ll fight back against outside political interest groups that threaten our environment, suppress free speech, and drive up healthcare costs.”View on their website ↗
“Protect freedom of speech, religious liberty, due process, and the right to keep and bear arms.”View on their website ↗
Stop the government from targeting people for their speech
2 members“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.”View on their website ↗
“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.”View on their website ↗
Shield tax-exempt groups' political speech from IRS limits
1 member“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.”View on their website ↗
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