Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech? shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater

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Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech?

shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater
publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school

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Shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater.

That classic example (from Justice Holmes) describes speech that falsely creates an imminent danger and panic, and thus is not protected. The other items may also be restricted in many contexts (incitement or facilitation of terrorism, school restrictions, or limits by a private employer), but the “shouting fire” scenario is the clearest, textbook example of unprotected speech.

Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech?

shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater
publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school

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Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech? shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks wearing a political button to work at a private firm hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school

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Which of these is least likely to be considered protected speech?

shouting “FIRE!” in a crowded movie theater
publishing an article specifying future terrorist attacks
wearing a political button to work at a private firm
hanging a sign promoting criminal behavior on a locker at a school