Fear and the First Amendment

In Fear and the First Amendment, authors Kevin A. Johnson and Craig R. Smith delve into the influence of fear on First Amendment jurisprudence as addressed by the Roberts Court. Each chapter examines key Supreme Court cases, such as Morse v. Frederick and Citizens United v. Federal Elections Commission, exploring the various fears—ranging from authority and free speech to religious freedom and emotional distress—that emerge in these legal contexts. This insightful analysis illuminates how fear shapes the rhetoric surrounding First Amendment issues and is geared towards legal practitioners and students interested in law, rhetoric, and philosophy.