Protecting Free Speech: Suzanne Nossel
The First Amendment
The First Amendment protects four types of freedom of expression: freedom of speech, belief, assembly, and the ability to petition the government for a redress of grievances. It states that "Congress shall make no law" to infringe on these four freedoms. Over time, "Congress" has been extended to include the executive branch, as well as state and local governments. The court's view of the First Amendment is extremely broad, which means that America protects more speech than any other country in the world. Defamation, harassment, and speech that incites imminent violence…
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