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The First Amendment protect s statement s made by picketers from civil liability from intent ional infliction of emotional distress.
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Speech on matters of public concern are at the heart of the First Amendments protection.
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Dun & Bradstreet, Inc. v. Greenmoss Builders, Inc. (1985)
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The content of the statements/signs was related to broad issues of interest to society at large.
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Issues highlighted in the signs (political & moral conduct of the US, the fate of our Nation, homosexuality in military, and scandals in Catholic Churches) are of public import.
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Speech concerning public affairs is more than self expression, it is the essence of self government.
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Garrison v Louisiana (1964)
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The overall theme of the picketing/statements was to broader public issues. Messages were not to issues with the Snyder family.
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The context of the speech being connected to the funeral could make the this a matter of private rather than public concern.
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Even though speech was in connection with the funeral that cannot transform nature of the speech, which was reflecting idea that the church finds much to condemn in society.
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Picketing/speech cannot be restricted because it was upsetting. Government cannot prohibit expression because society finds it offensive or disagreeable.
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Texas v. Johnson (1989)
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The protest was not unruly. There was no shouting, no profanity, and no violence
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The distress in this case came from the content and viewpoint rather than any interference with the funeral.
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We must tolerate insulting speech in order to provide adequate breathing space to the freedoms protected by the First Amendment.
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Boos v Barry (1988)
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Free Speech Clause can serve as a defense
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Hustler Magazine, Inc. v. Falwell (1988)
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Picketing was done at a public place and such places occupy a "special position in terms of First Amendment protection".
sources:
United States v. Grace (1983)
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All speech is not equally protected and permissible in all places at all times
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Westboro had a right to be where they were picketing and complied with police guidelines.
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