The Supreme Court and Hate Speech

Author

Jennifer M. Hetu

Date of Defense

6-25-2003

Department

Political Science

First Advisor

Dr. Peter G. Renstrom

Second Advisor

Dr. David G. Houghton

Third Advisor

Dr. Ashlyn Kuersten

Abstract

To understand the current status of broadly protected speech, it is important to understand the history of the struggle for free speech, which ultimately led to the incorporation of hate speech within the First Amendment. In this paper, I will explore the history of the hate speech controversy, and the resulting positions American citizens secure regarding the debate.

Recommended Citation

Hetu, Jennifer M., "The Supreme Court and Hate Speech" (2003). Honors Theses. 907.
https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/honors_theses/907

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