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Anti-Profanity Laws And The First Amendment, David L. Hudson Jr.
Anti-Profanity Laws And The First Amendment, David L. Hudson Jr.
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The essay first examines several current state laws that prohibit profanity under certain circumstances. It then details a few recent cases in which individuals were convicted for uttering profanity. The next section explains how profanity can be a part of an unprotected category of speech, such as fighting words, true threats, or harassment. Finally, the essay examines whether such laws and cases comport with First Amendment principles.