The First Amendment doesn’t come with an approval rating
Summary
The article explains that the First Amendment protects reporters from government retaliation based on the content of their coverage. It says that if a rule only harms journalists disliked by the president, that rule is considered punishment, which courts have recognized as illegal for over 50 years.Key Facts
- The First Amendment protects freedom of the press.
- Rules that target reporters for their coverage are viewed as retaliation.
- Courts have ruled for about 50 years that such retaliation is not allowed.
- A rule that only harms reporters if the president dislikes their reporting is seen as unfair punishment.
- The article emphasizes legal protections against government punishment of the press.
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