Question

In the case of _______________, police actions were supported by the Supreme Court in their attempt to keep peace after a threat was made on the individual exercising his right to freedom of speech.a. DeJonge v. Oregonc.b. Adderly v. Floridab.c. Gregory v. Chicagod.d. Feiner v. New York

Answer 1

Answer: Feiner v. New York(D)

Step-by-step explanation:

Irving Feiner, was a white student at Syracuse University, who gave an inflammatory speech in New York. He urged his racially mixed audience to battle for equal rights, by making bad remarks about President Truman and local politicians.

Two officers who were on the scene, were afraid that the speech could lead to violence, and told him to end his speech. He refused, and the officers arrested him for inciting a breach of the peace. He was found guilty by a trial court and was sentenced to thirty days in prison.

Answer 2

d. Feiner v. New York

Step-by-step explanation:

In the case of Feiner v. New York, police actions were supported by the Supreme Court in their attempt to keep peace after a threat was made on the individual exercising his right to freedom of speech.