Sedition is defined as the crime of inciting rebellion or violence against the governing authority, such as a government or its institutions, through speech, written communication, or conspiracy. It involves an intent to disrupt government operations or cause public disorder, as opposed to merely expressing an opinion or disagreeing with policy. For example, under U.S. federal law (18 U.S. Code § 2384), a conspiracy to overthrow the U.S. government through force is a form of sedition. In about 200 words, answer the following questions:  Was the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol sedition? Could President Trump have been found guilty of sedition? What is the test used today that has to be met to find someone guilty of sedition? Fully support your answer with course content since this is worth 5 points. 

The CIA cannot stop its former spies from publishing classified information in books about their undercover work.  

Government may regulate the _____________________, ____________________ and manner of speech but must be neutral with respect to the content of the speech. 

On Day 1 of his second administration, President Trump commuted the long sentences for seditious conspiracy for the leaders of two far-right paramilitary groups, the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, regarding the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, which disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress in the process of ascertaining and counting the electoral votes related to the presidential election.  

Did the case on video games, James v. Meow, Inc., 300 F. 3d 683, reach the U.S. Supreme Court? (Respond based on information in the citation.)

At Weber State University, the Bell Tower area is likely considered to be a designated public forum where protests can occur because it has been used for expressive speech over the years and is compatible with expressive activity. 

Lawsuits blaming movies, video games and books for causing real-life violence are often successful. 

When the U.S. Supreme Court grapples with laws about how close protesters can get to an abortion clinic and establishes a buffer zone, it is applying which First Amendment philosophy/theory?   

President Trump recently signed an executive order to prevent ____________________ burning. Many legal experts do not believe it would withstand constitutional scrutiny.

In this 1969 case involving the prosecution of a KKK leader for violating an Ohio sedition law, the U.S. Supreme Court said, “The constitutional guarantees of free speech and free press do not permit a state to forbid or proscribe advocacy of the use of force or of law violation except where such advocacy is directed to inciting or producing imminent lawless action and is likely to incite or produce such actions.” This test stands today.