Freedom of Speech and Press: Exceptions to the First Amendment
Description:
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that “Congress
shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press. . . .” This
language restricts government both more and less than it would if it were applied
literally. It restricts government more in that it applies not only to Congress, but to
all branches of the federal government, and to all branches of state and local
government. It restricts government less in that it provides no protection to some
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Date:
November 20, 2002
Creator:
Cohen, Henry
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department