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Grand Jury Proceedings and Freedom of Speech Cases

  • Butterworth v. Smith (1990)

Butterworth v. Smith (1990) said prohibiting grand jury witnesses from
disclosing their testimony after the grand jury term has expired violated
First Amendment rights.

  • Wood v. Georgia (1962)

Wood v. Georgia (1962) said a Georgia sheriff’s criticism of local judges
did not present a clear and present danger and was protected by the First
Amendment.

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The Free Speech Center is a nonpartisan, nonprofit public policy center dedicated to building understanding of the five freedoms of the First Amendment through education, information and engagement.

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FEATURE POSTS

Stars and Stripes shows how government‑funded journalism can work – if it’s free to report the truth

‘Abortion trafficking’ law killed at federal level on First Amendment grounds

Local First Amendment auditor sues Kingsport, police over 2022 arrest

The press and the president: High-risk chess with much at stake

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