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Justice Jackson Warns Colorado Ruling Threatens Free Speech

4/1/2026

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns in her Chiles v. Salazar dissent that Colorado's ruling could cause harm.
Justice Jackson criticizes the majority for overemphasizing the First Amendment's protection of free speech.
The article argues Colorado has become increasingly hostile to free speech, citing past attempts to regulate speech on same-sex marriage and politics.
The article warns that Jackson's judicial philosophy could influence future Supreme Court nominations, potentially yielding a liberal majority.

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U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warns in her Chiles v. Salazar dissent that Colorado's ruling could cause harm.
Justice Jackson criticizes the majority for overemphasizing the First Amendment's protection of free speech.
The article argues Colorado has become increasingly hostile to free speech, citing past attempts to regulate speech on same-sex marriage and politics.
The article warns that Jackson's judicial philosophy could influence future Supreme Court nominations, potentially yielding a liberal majority.