The 1st Amendment & Public Forum Spaces

Managing public spaces means balancing free speech rights with practical concerns. This session explores how the First Amendment applies to government property—like meeting rooms, parade routes, and protest areas—and offers guidance on handling controversial users, First Amendment audits, and forum classifications. Learn how to navigate these issues while maintaining compliance and public trust.
Originally presented as part of Local Government Law Institute 2025.

Credits: 0.75 General, 0 Diversity/Inclusion PR, 0 MH/SA PR, 0 Other PR

SKU: P9017-25R-03

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Expires 12/01/2027

Managing public spaces means balancing free speech rights with practical concerns. This session explores how the First Amendment applies to government property—like meeting rooms, parade routes, and protest areas—and offers guidance on handling controversial users, First Amendment audits, and forum classifications. Learn how to navigate these issues while maintaining compliance and public trust.
Steven M. Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Julie A. Tappendorf, Ancel Glink, PC, Chicago

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Expires 12/01/2027

Managing public spaces means balancing free speech rights with practical concerns. This session explores how the First Amendment applies to government property—like meeting rooms, parade routes, and protest areas—and offers guidance on handling controversial users, First Amendment audits, and forum classifications. Learn how to navigate these issues while maintaining compliance and public trust.
Steven M. Elrod, Elrod Friedman LLP, Chicago
Julie A. Tappendorf, Ancel Glink, PC, Chicago

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Category	Local Government Law
Program Date	12/05/2025

Products specifications

Category	Local Government Law
Program Date	12/05/2025

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