This month, the Supreme Court’s review of a trio of free speech cases has sparked concern among government officials and civil libertarians, highlighting a range of contentious issues surrounding freedom of expression in the United States.
Of particular note during oral arguments was the apprehension expressed by justices on the left side of the court, notably Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, signaling a potential shift in attitudes towards free speech regulation among liberal circles.
In an upcoming book titled “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in an Age of Rage,” the author delves into the historical evolution of free speech in America, underscoring the Supreme Court’s failure to safeguard this fundamental right during periods of societal upheaval.
The current climate is marked by heightened scrutiny of free speech, with academic movements and institutional interests advocating for limitations under the guise of combating hate speech and disinformation, reflecting a concerning trend towards constraining freedom of expression.
