On the recordMay 11, 2021
Well, you put your finger on the most difficult problem we have, which is balancing First Amendment, free association, free speech rights, with protection of our communities against criminal acts.
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congress.govMerrick Garland: “Well, you put your finger on the most difficult problem we have, which is balancing First Amendment, free association…”
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Discussing the challenge of balancing free speech with community safety.
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