... as well as the legal interpretations of the First Amendment rights that are essential components of our American way of life. This controversial piece of legislation was known as the Smith Act of 1940. This Act stated that advocating the violent overthrow of the government was illegal. During the so called "Red Scare" of the 1950's Sen ... . Joseph McCarthy and his congressional allies used the Smith Act as justification to persecute those involved in activities and/or advocating ideologies that were considered by them to be subversive. The main target of McCarthy's efforts were ... thi...

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... were to complain then that was prima facie evidence that they were not loyal citizens. In June of 1940, America's fear of German aggression led to the enactment of the Smith Act. Much like the Alien and Sedition Act it required all aliens to be registered and fingerprinted. It also made it a crime to advocate or teach the violent overthrow of ... in itself constitute grounds for conviction. Another instance of governmental infringement of the liberties of American citizens is the well known Senate Sub-committee on un-American Activities headed by Joseph McCarthy. Thousands of people los...

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... that at times the Lord commanded men to have what they call "plural marriages", meaning they would have more than one wife. The founder of the Religion, Prophet Joseph Smith, also claimed to be challenged by this command from the Lord however he obeyed anyway. They did put stipulations on joining this way of life for the culture because church ... ...

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... to be heard, but actually be allowed to profit from their words and heinous actions. According to the founding fathers, the First Amendment reached to all Americans?even to Susan Smith, the mother who so cruelly and methodically rolled her locked car into a South Carolina lake while her young sons slept in the back seat. The First Amendment was 100% available ... of Sam. ?I am deeply hurt by your calling me a wemon hater. I am not. But I am a monster. I am the 'Son of Sam.' I am a little brat.? (Excerpt from a letter written to Captain Joseph Borelli of the NYPD) (New York Police File) ...

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