In ___________, the court held that even if speech was offensive to many, it can be protected as long as it contains no incitement to commit and "imminent or specific" crime.

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In Brandenburg v. Ohio, the Supreme Court established the "imminent lawless action" test for determining when speech protected under the First Amendment can be limited. The Court ruled that speech can only be restricted if it is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such action. This case clarified that offensive speech is protected unless it specifically incites imminent criminal activity.

In ___________, the Court Held That Even If Speech Was