First Amendment Speech Limits

Summary

The First Amendment protects freedom of speech, but not all speech is protected. Speech inciting illegal activities or posing a clear danger may be restricted. Brandenburg v. Ohio established that speech can be limited if it incites imminent lawless action. Schenck v. United States introduced the clear and present danger test. New York Times Co. V. United States reinforced limits on prior restraint unless theres an immediate threat to national security.

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yes more details please and can u give me more examples too?
Certainly! Let's dive a bit deeper into how the First Amendment applies to cases like this and provide a few examples:
- Brandenburg v. Ohio (*): This case established the "imminent lawless action" test, meaning speech can be restricted if it’s intended to incite or produce imminent lawless action and is likely to succeed in doing so.
- Schenck v. United States (*): Introduced the "clear and present danger" test, where speech can be restricted if it poses a significant risk of inciting harmful actions.
- New York Times Co. v. United States (*): Known as the "Pentagon Papers Case," it reinforced that the government cannot easily impose prior restraint on publications unless there’s a direct, immediate threat to national security.
If you have any specific questions or need more examples, feel free to ask!