Brandenburg v. Ohio
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| Brandenburg v. Ohio | |
| Court | Supreme Court of the United States |
|---|---|
| Citation | |
| Date decided | June 8, 1969 |
Facts
Brandenburg (defendant) was a leader of the Ku Klux Klan in Ohio (plaintiff).
In front of a reporter in the late 1960s, Brandenburg publicly made hateful statements against Jews and black people.Issues
Is incitement to violence protected by the First Amendment?
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