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United States v. Alvarez

The Supreme Court case that struck down the Stolen Valor Act as an unconstitutional restriction on speech, requiring a showing of harm or a traditionally unprotected category of speech.

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What constitutional provisions grant arrest or immunity powers to members of Congress?

The Constitution’s Article I, Section 6, Clause 1 — commonly called the Speech or Debate Clause — is the source of the special arrest and testimonial immunities enjoyed by Senators and Representatives...