Lessig v. United States

Lessig v. United States was a legal case involving Lawrence Lessig, a prominent academic and activist, who challenged a federal law that restricted his ability to speak publicly about certain political questions. Lessig argued that the law violated the First Amendment’s free speech protections. The case centered on whether the law improperly limited discussing political topics. The court ultimately found that the law was too broad and infringed on free speech rights, ruling in favor of Lessig. This case reinforced the importance of safeguarding open political debate under the First Amendment.