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Speech Clause

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A quick definition of Speech Clause:

A speech clause is a part of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution that says Congress cannot make any laws that take away people's right to speak freely. This means that people can say what they want without fear of punishment from the government. It's also called the Freedom of Speech Clause.

A more thorough explanation:

The Speech Clause is a part of the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. It states that "Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech."

This means that the government cannot pass laws that limit or take away our right to speak our minds. We are free to express our opinions, beliefs, and ideas without fear of punishment or censorship.

For example, if someone wants to protest against a government policy, they have the right to do so without being arrested or silenced. Similarly, if someone wants to write a book or make a movie that criticizes the government, they have the right to do so without fear of censorship.

The Speech Clause is an important part of our democracy because it allows us to have open and honest discussions about important issues. It also protects us from government tyranny and ensures that we can hold our leaders accountable.

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HopefullyInLawSchool
16:06
it means you will not be rejected today and may be accepted or WL in the future
Just got my Michigan rejection
BookwormBroker
16:10
same
RoaldDahl
16:10
@HopefullyInLawSchool: what if i already got rejected. does it mean anything
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:12
@RoaldDahl: Likely not however it could mean nothing
RoaldDahl
16:15
So if it means nothing does that mean something?
HopefullyInLawSchool
16:17
Possibly
RoaldDahl
16:26
Cool
RoaldDahl
16:26
thank you!!!! i hope it means something
pinkandblue
16:31
fart
IrishDinosaur
16:36
Mich R gang lesgooo
Did anyone else get that random get to know nova email?
HopefullyInLawSchool
17:21
Ya it was sent to all YM applicants
starfishies
17:37
Anyone get the NDLS email inviting you to apply for something even though they haven’t made a decision on your app yet
17:38
Better yet I got the email and I was rejected last month
starfishies
17:38
Wtf
starfishies
17:39
and the deadline is in like a week what is this
any cardozo movement?
BatmanBeyond
18:01
Sent a LOCI via portal, but I'm wondering if email would have gotten me a swifter response
BatmanBeyond
18:02
This whole hold/wait-list/reserve system is a headache
loci already?
BatmanBeyond
18:09
If the odds are like 1-2% I don't think it matters much by the numbers
12:11
I got the same NDLS email
OrangeThing
12:18
I think the user profiles are broken
19:29
Any word out of Notre Dame?
19:29
Only the invitation to apply for LSE
19:29
Anyone received a decision from NDLS?
19:50
when did u guys apply that just heard from umich? they havent even glanced at my app yet
0:30
how am i supposed to spy on people when profile links are broken?
Right. Broken links smh
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