Why is the First Amendment referred to as a right to free speech instead of an immunity from punishment for one's words, regardless of their truthfulness?
07.06.2025 00:42
Because that's not what it is. Because no right is absolute and there are types of speech/expression that are not protected, think “child porn” (quotes because actual porn is supposed to be made with consent) death threats, lible/slander, insightment and perjury.
“Why is the First Amendment referred to as a right to free speech instead of an immunity from punishment for one's words, regardless of their truthfulness?”