A Right to Lie?: Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment

A Right to Lie?: Presidents, Other Liars, and the First Amendment
ISBN-10
0812253256
ISBN-13
9780812253252
Category
Political Science
Pages
144
Language
English
Published
2021-08-27
Publisher
University of Pennsylvania Press
Author
Catherine J. Ross

Description

Do the nation's highest officers, including the President, have a right to lie protected by the First Amendment? If not, what can be done to protect the nation under this threat? This book explores the various options.

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