The First and Fourteenth Amendments say that Congress and…
“The First and Fourteenth Amendments say that Congress and the States shall make "no law" which abridges freedom of speech or of the press. In order to sanction a system of censorship I would have to say that "no law" does not mean what it says, that "no law" is qualified to mean "some" laws. I cannot take this step.”
About This Quote
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Highlights the paradox of interpreting "no law" to permit censorship, emphasizing constitutional limits.
In simple terms: Points out contradiction in using "no law" to allow laws.
Uphold true freedom of speech.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- court rulings
- legislative drafting
- media regulation
- public policy
- academic debate
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- Should "no law" be absolute?
- How can we prevent misuse of legal phrasing?
Legal language can be ambiguous, leading to loopholes.