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How does the Constitution apply to hate speech?
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Hate speech is not protected by the Constitution.
Hate speech is not protected by the Constitution. EndFragment

Hate speech is encouraged by the Constitution.
Hate speech is encouraged by the Constitution. EndFragment

Hate speech is protected by the Constitution.
Hate speech is protected by the Constitution. EndFragment

Hate speech is not mentioned in the Constitution.

Answer 1

Hate speech is protected by the Constitution. Under the First Amendment, the United States Constitution protects the right to free speech, which includes speech that may be considered hateful or offensive, as long as it does not incite violence or constitute a true threat. The Supreme Court has consistently ruled that even unpopular or distasteful speech is generally protected, unless it falls into specific categories of speech that are not protected, such as incitement to imminent lawless action, true threats, or fighting words.