Amendment Quote by Raymond Kethledge
“The First Amendment protects the Internet.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Oral Argument, United States Supreme Court, 2018
The First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech extends to online platforms, protecting digital expression.
In simple terms: Free speech includes internet content.
Defend online speech rights.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- social media
- blogging
- online journalism
- e‑commerce
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How should courts address platform moderation?
- What are the limits of online free speech?
Legal standards differ across jurisdictions, limiting uniform protection.