A bill to prohibit all prior restraints against the exercise of first amendment rights except as specifically provided herein.
Free Speech Act - Prohibits any court from granting the United States an injunction against any party seeking to freely speak or publish any matter except where the Government proves that the communication will surely result in direct, immediate, and irreparable damage to the security of the United States or its people.
Provides that no classification of documents by the Executive shall be deemed conclusive in determining the outcome of any petition by the United States for a restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction against any party.
Stipulates that no provision in any agreement or contract between the United States and any individual shall be the basis for the issuing of any restraining order, or temporary or permanent injunction, against any party seeking to speak, print, or publish any matter relating to his employment by the United States.
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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