City of Houston, Texas v. Hill, No. 86-243 (U.S. Supreme Court) (482 U.S. 451; 107 S.Ct. 2502) (June 15, 1987) (Justice Brennan)
Here the court affirmed - but also substantially limited, its "fighting words" doctrine, holding that the First Amendment protects a significant amount of verbal criticism and challenge directed at police officers unless it contains "fighting words".
In this case the Court held that the First Amendment protects verbal criticism, challenges, …
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