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Nichols v. Chacon, No. 99-5180 (W.D.Ark.) (110 F.Supp.2d 1099) (August 1, 2000) (Judge H. Franklin Waters)

Loaded on Oct. 1, 2000 published in Punch and Jurists October 16, 2000
Filed under: Punch And Jurists, Fighting Words Doctrine.

This rather widely-publicized case is noted for its detailed discussion of the “fighting words” doctrine - under which provocative and challenging speech and gestures - even when directed against the police - are protected under the First Amendment against censorship and punishment - unless they are deemed to be “fighting ...

 

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