Hate speech and the limits of free expression

Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. argued for limitations on free speech in the face of imminent lawless actions. He introduced a qualification to the absolute right to freedom. This doctrine, known as the “clear and present danger” test, aimed to balance individual liberty with societal safety. Holmes argued that certain expressions, under specific circumstances, could incite […]

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