Speaking Freely: Trials of the First Amendment

By Floyd Abrams

Floyd Abrams, a constitutional law attorney who has appeared before the United States Supreme Court, chronicles the fight to uphold the rights guaranteed in the First Amendment. This book recounts some of the major cases of the author’s career, from defamation lawsuits by Wayne Newton and Victor Lasky to campaign finance reform. The book provides a behind the scenes look at First Amendment litigation and gives sufficient background to explain the significance of each case.