Question: write a reply to: In the given scenario, the subject is knowingly posting antisemitic messages online, this person is also described as wearing all black

write a reply to: In the given scenario, the subject is knowingly posting antisemitic messages online, this person is also described as wearing all black and have a visible swastika tattoo and having a large duffel bag. Before getting into what this person is doing wrong, or unacceptable (for most), lets discuss what are certain factors could determine any unlawfulness of his/her actions. In the United states we have the 1st amendment which protects the freedom of speech and its applicable to "the people" which means all within U.S borders. Due to the lack of information of what this person is actually posting online it is not clear if the law is being broken or not , however, if these messages were identified as antisemitic, they might violate school standards and policies since this is being done inside school campus. Certain things to consider regarding the first amendment per Killion (2019) is whether it includes protected or unprotected speech since its protection extends to deeply offensive or hateful rhetoric. However, some limits of these protections do include imminent unlawful action, true threats or harassment. These limits are explained by Killion who elaborates on the three categories of unrecognized speech per the Supreme Court; the Brandenburg incitement standard, true threats, and speech integral to criminal conduct. The Brandenburg incitement standard allows the government to restrict speech if it aims to incite imminent unlawful action

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