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Terminello v Chicago

freedom of speech but, rather, one that states that freedom of speech is not absolute and is best represented under the premise of the law and not independent of it. 2. Justice Jackson states that the responsibility of the Judicial system should not exclusively be to determine the constitutionality of a case, but to determine that issue based on social responsibility and the consequences of that action.3. The Preamble of the United States Constitution states that everyone has the right to Domestic Tranquillity.4. In United Public Workers v. Mitchell, 330 U.S. 75, 95, the Supreme Court ruled that , although First Amendment rights were constitutional, they cannot infringe upon the civil liberties of another.5. The case of Cox v. New Hampshire, 312 U.S. 569, 574, states that "civil liberties, as guaranteed by the Constitution, imply the existence of an organized society maintaining public order without which liberty itself would be lost in the excesses of unrestrained abuses."Facts:1. Justice Jackson contended that Terminiello’s speech was inflammatory to the degree of inciting inappropriate behavior from the crowd.2. Justice Jackson views the Supreme Court’s decision as plausible but wrong.3. The Illinois Constitution provides support for the First Amendment, but continues to say that abuse of the liberty is punishable under law. Assumption/Application:1. Justice Jackson states that passionate provocative speech can influence people’s attitudes and even stir a belligerent crowd to riot. This is supported by the many historical accounts that are utilized as references.2. Justice Jackson contends that Terminiello’s style and use of derogatory terms and the tone of the speech likened him to the Fascists of Europe.3. Terminiello is viewed as having escaped conviction due to an interpretat...

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