Abrahams v. Illinois

Abrahams v. Illinois is a legal case concerning the First Amendment right to free speech. The case addressed whether authorities could charge individuals for obscenity in their speech or materials. The Supreme Court upheld that states have the power to regulate obscene material but emphasized the importance of distinguishing between offensive and protected speech. This decision reinforced the idea that while free speech is fundamental, there are limits, particularly when it comes to obscenity, allowing states to enforce laws to protect public morality without infringing on constitutional rights excessively.