Fact Pattern 3-A3
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Brad stands in front of Rustler's Round-Up Café,shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rustler's patrons to respond violently.The First Amendment protects such speech
A)all of the time.
B)none of the time.
C)only if it is noncommercial.
D)only if it is symbolic.

Question

Fact Pattern 3-A3 
Liz files a suit against Moe in a state court.The case proceeds to trial,after which the court renders a verdict.
-Brad stands in front of Rustler's Round-Up Café,shouting "fighting words" that are likely to incite Rustler's patrons to respond violently.The First Amendment protects such speech
A)all of the time.
B)none of the time.
C)only if it is noncommercial.
D)only if it is symbolic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The First Amendment does not protect speech that is likely to incite imminent lawless action, such as Brad's "fighting words" in front of Rustler's Round-Up Café. Therefore, Brad's speech is not protected by the First Amendment, none of the time.