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Archive Home > 2008 > August > 15 > Racist, homophobic speech OK, court says

Racist, homophobic speech OK, court says

By The Associated Press / The Bulletin
August 15, 2008

PORTLAND — Yelling homo- phobic or racist names is free speech protected by the Oregon Constitution if the insults don’t lead to violence.

In a unanimous ruling, the Oregon Supreme Court struck down the “abusive speech” provision of the state harassment....

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