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Freedom of Expression at a Glance—Freedom of Expression Series

Freedom of Expression at a Glance—Freedom of Expression Series

Hate speech receives full First Amendment protection. The U.S. Constitution’s protection of free expression is rooted in the belief that an individual’s ability to express himself without fear of government punishment fosters the freedom of thought and liberty that are the basis of democracy. Freedom of speech, however, is not absolute.

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