Question

The supreme court held that the fourteenth amendment protected freedom of speech from state infringement in the _________ case.

Answer 1

The correct answer is the Gitlow vs. New York Supreme Court case.

This Supreme Court case, decided in 1925, revolved around the writings and freedom of speech of Benjamin Gitlow. His writings revolved around the overthrow of the American government during the era of the Red Scare. His conviction ended up being upheld and the precedent discussed in the question was established.