Civil Liberties and Civil Rights

Protection against defamation lawsuits for news outlets

The dissemination of information and opinions without government intervention

Right to publish without needing approval from readership

Absence of taxation on newspapers or other printed materials

It supported State autonomy by affirming that Free Speech could not be abridged Federally, even during times conflict or war.

It reinforced State self-determination invoking strict scrutiny standards for any Federal limitations upon Free Speech under wartime conditions.

It created the 'clear and present danger' test which can place more stringent Federal limits upon what constitutes protected Free Speech by States during periods conflict or war.

It led directly towards incorporation doctrine applying Bill Rights protections against both levels governance equally, including matters pertaining Free Expression.

Commercial speech

Artistic expression

Defamation

False advertising

No laws may infringe on an individual’s right to freedom of speech or expression, regardless their intent or outcome.

It granted absolute protection for all forms of speech under any circumstance.

Speech can be limited if it presents a "clear and present danger".

Hate speech is constitutionally protected under all circumstances.

The Boston Tea Party

World War II

The Revolutionary War

Civil Rights Movement protests

Banning peaceful protest rallies

Imposing speed limits

Taxing income

Regulating pharmaceuticals

Right to legal counsel

Protection against self-incrimination

Right to bear arms

Freedom of speech

Banned anonymous sources

Restricted prior restraint on publication

Mandated equal airtime for political candidates

Imposed censorship on certain topics

Enforcing constitutional protections as interpreted by courts.

Amending constitution clauses about religion without Congressional approval.

Investigating violations of religious freedom without court involvement.

Directly legislating new protections for religious practices.

Brown v. Board of Education (1954)

Texas v. Johnson (1989)

Miranda v. Arizona (1966)

Roe v. Wade (1973)