right of free speech

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But they also spell out that “a stray remark” does not constitute harassment and seek to protect the right of free speech.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 22, 2024

"In a trial about First Amendment rights, the government seeks to restrict First Amendment rights," Trump's attorneys said, referring to the right of free speech guaranteed by the U.S.

From Reuters • Aug. 7, 2023

But with no actual case having been rejected by Warren, a court might conclude that the prosecutor was simply exercising his right of free speech.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

Another issue is whether the state is within its rights to retaliate against a company for exercising its right of free speech.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2022

This attempt, however, to muzzle the press and overthrow the right of free speech instead of silencing the opposition only strengthened and intensified it.

From The Spirit of American Government A Study Of The Constitution: Its Origin, Influence And Relation To Democracy by Smith, J. Allen (James Allen)