Fighting Words as Free Speech

Authors

Stephen W. Gard, Cleveland State University

Publication Title

Washington University Law Quarterly

Abstract

This Article first explicates the current status of the fighting words doctrine and the elements necessary for its proper invocation. Then it advocates abandonment of the doctrine and recognition of fighting words as expression deserving of First Amendment protection.

Recommended Citation

Stephen W. Gard, Fighting Words as Free Speech, 58 Wash. U. L. Q. 531 (1980).
Available at: https://openscholarship.wustl.edu/law_lawreview/vol58/iss3/6