The First Amendment and Offensive Slurs at Military Funerals - Latest Supreme Court Decision

We examine the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Snyder v. Phelps, a case that stirred national attention. The Westboro Baptist Church's protests at military funerals, featuring highly offensive signs and language, prompted a lawsuit by the bereaved Snyder family for emotional distress.

The decision underscores the tension between free speech rights and emotional well-being, reaffirming the wide scope of the First Amendment protections.