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The First Amendment protects against censorship imposed by law, but does not protect against corporate censorship, the restraint of speech of spokespersons, employees, or business associates by threatening monetary loss, loss of employment, or loss of access to the marketplace.
Are there censorship laws?
Censorship by the government is unconstitutional. In contrast, when private individuals or groups organize boycotts against stores that sell magazines of which they disapprove, their actions are protected by the First Amendment, although they can become dangerous in the extreme.
What is censored in law?
Generally, the term “censorship,” when applied to American laws, refers to the government's act of banning or altering media, speech, or performances. This is generally based on the presumption that such materials are, or will be, offensive or dangerous to the public.
Is censorship illegal in the US?
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution protects the freedom of speech and expression against all levels of government censorship.
