According to previous Supreme Court decisions, which of these is true?

Question

Freedom of speech protects minority groups from vandalism while protesting.

Flag burning is an immediate act of sedition in the United States.

Freedom of expression protects news broadcasters if they share a story without evidence.

There are limits to rights and freedoms such as "Free Speech".

Answer 1

Based on previous Supreme Court decisions, the statement that is true is:

There are limits to rights and freedoms such as "Free Speech".

While the First Amendment protects freedom of speech, the Supreme Court has recognized that this right is not absolute. There are certain exceptions, such as speech that incites violence, true threats, obscenity, and defamation, where restrictions may be applied.

The other statements have inaccuracies:

• Freedom of speech does not directly protect against vandalism occurring during protests.
• Flag burning is protected as free speech under the First Amendment in the United States, and it has been ruled as constitutional in cases like Texas v. Johnson (1989).
• Freedom of expression does not protect news broadcasters from liability for sharing unverified stories, especially if they are false and damaging.