Home > Topics > Speech   Overview> By Rodney Smolla Dean, University of Richmond School of Law The First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States declares that "Congress shall make no law … abridging the freedom of speech." FULL STORY> Divided 9th Circuit panel upholds 'under God' in Pledge In separate ruling also involving Sacramento atheist Michael Newdow, same three-judge panel backs use of 'In God We Trust' on coins and currency. 03.11.10   Justices reject First Amendment challenges to bankruptcy law By David L. Hudson Jr. Ruling 9-0, Court holds that prohibition against attorneys' advising clients to load up on debt before filing for bankruptcy is not overly broad. 03.08.10 Last system update: Saturday, March 13, 2010 | 16:03:23  SEARCH  MORE speech topics > K-12 public school student expression Free speech on public college campuses Internet & First Amendment Arts & First Amendment Personal & public expression Adult entertainment Advertising & First Amendment Flag-burning Campaign finance Libraries & First Amendment