Are Lemen’s statements about the inn’s owners, customers, and activities protected by the U.S. Constitution? Should such statements be protected? In whose favor should the court rule? Why?
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." The right to free speech is fundamental and is one of the personal rights and liberties that are protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. However, the right to freedom of speech is not absolute. The abuse of this right may be punishable by the State. The freedom of speech does not embrace defamation and libelous speech is not constitutionally protected, nor should they be constitutionally protected. The court should rule in favor of
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution states that "Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech." The right to free speech is fundamental and is one of the personal rights and liberties that are protected by the Fourteenth Amendment. However, the right to freedom of speech is not absolute. The abuse of this right may be punishable by the State. The freedom of speech does not embrace defamation and libelous speech is not constitutionally protected, nor should they be constitutionally protected. The court should rule in favor of