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    Freedom of Expression: Does It Still Exist?

    The First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states, in relevant part: “Congress shall make no law… abridging freedom of speech.” Subsequent court decisions have rightfully limited that freedom in certain instances making some forms of speech illegal. One good example comes from the case of Brandenburg vs. Ohio where the court decided that our freedom of speech does not include the right to incite imminent lawless action. Not long ago, a powerful world leader directly incited the attack on the U.S. Capitol without facing prosecution. Many schools are now banning a variety of classic literature based on their negative perceptions of the content. Riots can break out over a single…