NFL Players Have No First Amendment Right to Protest
The NFL has refused to allow players to wear decals or armbands or engage in other protests or show of support without prior approval. If the NFL or the football teams want to stop the protests, they have the right to do so
By Liberty Counsel —— Bio and Archives--September 27, 2017
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ORLANDO, FL - While the issue of NFL players protesting the National Anthemis not an issue that Liberty Counsel has publicly commented on, the First Amendment is a core issue for Liberty Counsel.
We have heard many people claim that the athletes have a First Amendment right to kneel in protest of the National Anthem and injustice, but this is not accurate. In order for the First Amendment to apply to any situation, there must be a government actor on one side and a private person, group or organization on the other side. In the NFL context, there is no government actor and thus, there is no First Amendment concern.
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