When Clarence Brandenburg was arrested for making a speech calling for "revengeance" against non-whites,the Supreme Court overturned his conviction by arguing that the government can only restrict speech when it

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The Supreme Court overturned Clarence Brandenburg's conviction by arguing that the government can only restrict speech when it incites an "imminent" lawless action. This is known as the Brandenburg test, which determines when speech can be deemed as unprotected under the First Amendment. The government cannot punish speech that advocates for violent or illegal action unless that action is imminent or likely to occur.

When Clarence Brandenburg Was Arrested for Making a Speech Calling