The Overbreadth Doctrine: Protecting Free Speech Rights

Article Summary: The Overbreadth Doctrine The Overbreadth Doctrine is a powerful judicial tool, primarily used in First Amendment constitutional law, that allows a court to invalidate a statute on its face if it sweeps too broadly, criminalizing or regulating a substantial amount of protected speech along with legitimate targets. Its core purpose is to prevent […]

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