United States v. Williams

United States v. Williams (2008) was a Supreme Court case addressing the scope of protected speech under the First Amendment. The case involved the defendant, Williams, who was convicted for advertising a child pornography website, even though he did not produce or possess illegal images. The Court ruled that the government could prohibit the sale and advertisement of child pornography without violating free speech rights, reinforcing that certain forms of commercial speech related to illegal activities are not protected. This decision clarified that laws against such advertisements are constitutional when they serve an important public interest, particularly in protecting children.