Freedom-of-speech protections

Definition

Legal rights that allow individuals to express their ideas and opinions without censorship or punishment from the government.

Related terms

First Amendment: The amendment in the United States Constitution that guarantees freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition.

Censorship: The act of suppressing or limiting certain types of expression, such as books or media, typically by the government or other authorities.

Prior restraint: A form of censorship where the government prevents the publication or dissemination of certain information before it happens.