Brett W. Curry, Ph.D., is a professor of political science and international studies at Georgia Southern University. His teaching and research focuses on judicial decision making, United States attorneys, constitutional law, American government, American political institutions and research methods. He has coauthored two books, Decision Making by the Modern Supreme Court and U.S. Attorneys, Political Control, and Career Ambition. His research has been published in journals such as the Journal of Politics, Law & Society Review, American Politics Research, Law & Social Inquiry, Presidential Studies Quarterly, Political Research Quarterly and Politics & Policy.

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Antonin Scalia

Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia viewed First Amendment protections in a narrow fashion. He was a staunch conservative and viewed the Constitution as an originalist.

Goldman v. Weinberger (1986)

In Goldman v. Weinberger, the Court ruled that the U.S. military did not violate First Amendment rights by prohibiting soldiers from wearing religious apparel.

Lee v. Weisman (1992)

Lee v. Weisman (1992) ruled that public schools violate the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment when they lead students in public prayer at school events.