The Washington Times has an update on the “take a knee Foundation” doing business as the National Football League. At least two teams are ending such public displays under threat of punishment. The Players association which appears short on Constitutional Scholars these days said, “We should not stifle these discussions and cannot allow our rights to become subservient to the very opinions our Constitution protects. That is what makes us the land of the free and home of the brave.”
Marc Edelman, law professor at the Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, said that players working for a private-sector business like the NFL don’t enjoy First Amendment protections while on the job.
No. You don’t. (Update: Goodell thinks it might be time to ask everyone to stand for the National Anthem)
Meanwhile, over in California, Jerry Brown signed the “middle finger to Trump” bill making California a Sanctuary state. ICE responded.
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