Constitutional Law
Apr. 10, 2024
Free speech isn’t absolute, and can even take a hard left
The court stated that free speech is not without restrictions and that speech integral to criminal conduct or fraud is excluded. The decision is expected to be scrutinized by appellate courts, possibly even the U.S. Supreme Court.
Philip M. Howe
Howe is a member of the California and Massachusetts State Bars, having last practiced in California in 2019.
Last week Judge Scott McAfee of the Fulton County Superior Court denied former President Trump’s Motion to Dismiss the election fraud prosecution where Trump had claimed that he was protected under the First Amendment. State of Georgia v. Donald J. Trump et al., No. 23 SC 188947.
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