Question

in its past decisions, the supreme court has reminded us that there are \categories of speech... fully outside the protection of the first amendment\ (united states v. stevens, 2010). the first amendment has always permitted restrictions on speech. what is the main idea of this passage? lies are a necessary part of communication. for six decades, the supreme court ruled that lies are protected speech. according to past decisions, free speech is not unlimited. lies are not protected speech because they have no social value.

Explanation:

The passage mentions that the Supreme Court has said there are speech categories outside First Amendment protection and that the First Amendment has allowed speech restrictions. This implies free - speech limitations.

Answer:

According to past decisions, free speech is not unlimited.