FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS

Who We Are

Welcome! The First Amendment Rights Committee works within the Section of Individual Rights and Responsibilities to protect and advance First Amendment freedoms, including religious rights, free speech, freedom of the press, the right of association and the right to petition government for redress of grievances. It accomplishes its mission by educating the legal profession through programs and published material, amicus briefs, when appropriate, and recommendations for policies to be adopted by the American Bar Association. For more information on the Committee's work, or to join the Committee, contact the Section office.

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Leadership

Co-Chair:  Richard T Foltin, Stephen J Wermiel

Vice-Chair:  Kathleen Michele Carrick, Rachel E Fugate, Mary Nell Regan

Liaison:  Patrick McGlone

Committee Roster (51 total members)

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