Does either of these examples rise to the level of a true threat that could lead to prosecution?
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Does either of these examples rise to the level of a true threat that could lead to prosecution?
September 4, 2020 Comments Off on Does either of these examples rise to the level of a true threat that could lead to prosecution? Uncategorized Assignment-helpi lived in Nebraska LincolnConsider the definition of “true threat” from Virginia v. Black. Does either of these examples rise to the level of a true threat that could lead to prosecution? Or are the protesters simply engaged in protected speech? Here are some additional questions to consider: Could a state prohibit demonstrators from carrying weapons as part of their protest? Could a state prohibit the hanging of any official in effigy as part of a protest? In thinking about these two, apply the test for the regulation of symbolic speech from United States v. O’Brien.


