freedom of speech and of the press

freedom of speech and of the press
A constitutional guaranty under the First Amendment, and the due process clause of the Fourteenth Amendment, to the Constitution of the United States and provisions in many state constitutions, embracing the concept that free discussion is essential to the growth, development, and well being of our free society under a democratic form of government and should be limited by regulation only to prevent abuse of the right. 16 Am J2d Const L §§ 341 et seq. Liberty and freedom of speech under the Constitution do not mean the unrestrained right to do and say what one pleases at all times and under all circumstances, and certainly they do not mean that, contrary to the will of Congress, one may make of the post office establishment an agency for the publication of his views of the character and conduct of others, as distinguished from the carriage of the mails. Warren v United States (CA8 Kan) 183 F 718.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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