An overbroad law [Intro] Conceptual

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An overbroad law is imprecise and punishes more protected activity than necessary, which can lead to restrictions on freedom of speech and other civil liberties that are protected by the Constitution. Therefore, it is not presumptively constitutional. It is also distinct from a law that targets specific content, which would be unconstitutional under the First Amendment's protection of free speech. While an overbroad law may be intended to address certain harms, it is not an effective remedy if it restricts too much protected activity.

An Overbroad Law [Intro] Conceptual