Not until _______ did the Court become willing to protect the speech of Communists as long as they were not actively plotting to overthrow the government.

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The Court's willingness to protect the speech of Communists was not established until 1957, as evidenced by the Supreme Court case Yates v. United States. Prior to this, Communist speech was often suppressed under the belief that it posed a threat to national security.

Not Until _______ Did the Court Become Willing to Protect