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The First Amendment in the 21st Century: Boy Scouts of America v. Dale

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Slide shows a backwards American flag forming the background to the text, "Boy Scouts of America v. Dale. The Gay Scoutmaster Case."

Boy Scouts of America v. Dale is a case involving James Dale's right not be discriminated against because of his sexual orientation. The nation's top First Amendment scholars discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision in this case concerning freedom of expression, freedom of association, freedom of assembly, and right of expressive association versus anti-discrimination laws. Part of "The First Amendment in the 21st Century" series.

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