Legally compelled speech, when the government forces someone to express a particular message, violates the First Amendment. Landmark cases such as West Virginia State Board of Education v. Barnette and Rumsfeld v. Forum for Academic and Institutional Rights illustrate this. The phrase "In God we trust" on American currency has sparked debate about its compliance with the First Amendment.
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Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF)
The American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom tracks book challenges and censorship attempts in libraries, defining a book challenge as an attempt to restrict access based on content. Their data, though not comprehensive, is vital for identifying trends in challenges, understanding reasons, and advocating for free speech.
Greg C. Miller, Author 