The Preamble

The Preamble

The Right to Protest is More Protected than You Think

It’s more than just the First Amendment

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Leah Litman
Feb 03, 2026
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Based on everything we’ve seen in Minnesota for the last few weeks, it’s clear that we’re now living in a country where the federal government is targeting people because of their views, their speech, and for having observed federal officers. At the same time, we’re also a nation where people are consistently pushing back against that same government, t…

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NYT Best-Selling Author, LAWLESS: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, & Bad Vibes; Professor, Michigan Law; Co-host, Strict Scrutiny
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