Content neutrality refers to treating different forms of expression equally under the law, regardless of their specific content. It means that government regulations should not favor one viewpoint over another when regulating speech.
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Viewpoint discrimination: Viewpoint discrimination occurs when government regulations selectively target certain viewpoints while allowing others. It involves favoring or suppressing particular perspectives based on their content.
Time, place, and manner restrictions: Time, place, and manner restrictions refer to regulations that govern the time, location, and way in which certain speech or expression can take place. These restrictions are applied neutrally without discriminating against specific viewpoints.
Public forum: Public forum refers to spaces (such as streets, parks, or government buildings) where individuals have traditionally been allowed to exercise their right to free speech. These spaces are considered open for public discourse without content-based discrimination.