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FACE Act and First Amendment

The interaction between the FACE Act and First Amendment rights in the context of protests and prayer vigils

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Jan 20, 2026

How have courts handled First Amendment defenses in FACE Act cases involving sit‑ins or prayer vigils?

Federal courts have treated First Amendment defenses in FACE Act prosecutions involving sit‑ins or prayer vigils as context‑dependent: where protesters physically obstruct or use force against worship...