Is there a “hate speech” exception to the First Amendment?

Today, social media and online message boards give us a platform for sharing our thoughts and opinions like never before. We are now able to react to events in our country and around the world in real time. It’s an opportunity – a freedom – that many undoubtedly take for granted.
Unfortunately, one of the negative side effects to all of these platforms is online bullying or, more specifically, “hate speech.” So is there a “hate speech” exception to the First Amendment? Fill out the form to download our free legal guide.