LAW 9360: Constitutional Law:Free Speech
Prerequisite(s): LAW 9301. A deep dive into the First Amendments protection of Speech (and related protections like Freedom of the Press and Freedom of Association). Topics include; protected versus unprotected speech; the regulation of conduct imbued with elements of speech; the difference between content-based and content-neutral regulation of speech; the role of "forum analysis" in judging the constitutionality of restrictions on speech; the more deferential treatment of governmental regulation of commercial speech; the constitutional restrictions related to government speech, and the difference between government speech and government-compelled speech; regulation of speech in restrictive environments like schools, prisons, and the military; and an introduction to both press and associational freedoms.
Professors teaching LAW 9360 in Spring 2027
Paul Yanowitch. See their BUBooks scores and reported grades in the builder.
Sections
| CRN | Section | When | Where | Instructor | Seats |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44255 | 01 Class Instruction | MTR 1:20pm-2:30pm | TBA | Paul Yanowitch | 60 of 60 open |