1. The Expansion of Expression
Schenck v. United States (1919)
Texas v. Johnson (1989)
Reno v. A.C.L.U. (1997)

2. Schenck v. United States (1919)
Key Question
Critique the Supreme Court’s limitation of free speech in wartime in the case of Schenck v. United States.
Constitutional Issues
The First Amendment and freedom of speech
Limits on rights in time of war

3. Texas v. Johnson (1989) Key Question
Argue whether or not burning the American flag is so offensive as to be outside the legitimate marketplace of ideas.
Constitutional Issues
The First Amendment and freedom of speech

4. Reno v. A.C.L.U. (1997) Key Question
Argue whether or not Congress should be able to ban “indecent” or “patently offensive” speech on the Internet.
Constitutional Issues
The First Amendment and freedom of speech and press