Attorney John Elwood on Social Media Free Speech Protection
John Elwood, Attorney for Anthony Elonis, argues for the protection of free speech on social media.
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John Elwood, Attorney for Anthony Elonis, argues for the protection of free speech on social media.
Deputy Solicitor General Michael Dreeban argues why the petitioner should be subject to prosecution for "true threats" he made on Facebook in the case Elonis vs. U.S.
Attorney John Elwood argues for the protection of social media speech. The different standards of free speech protection were discussed.
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Elonis v. United States Oral Argument
“Attorney John Elwood on Social Media Free Speech Protection”
Michael Dreeban, Deputy Solicitor General, argues that threatening statements don't require any proof of intent on behalf of the speaker. From the oral arguments in Elonis v. United States.