People of the State of California v. George T.

  • Status: Closed Case
  • Latest Update: Oct 23, 2003
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This case raises fundamental issues of freedom of expression in the creative arts.

Literary artists and organizations supporting literary artists filed an Amicus brief contending that creative works such as a poem or painting cannot, on their face, constitute a true threat. Only the circumstances surrounding the communication of a poem or other creative work can transform it from protected expression into an unprotected true threat.