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Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rights

  • Written by Gregory P. Magarian, Thomas and Karole Green Professor of Law, Washington University in St. Louis
Political violence: What can happen when First Amendment free speech meets Second Amendment gun rightsThe proliferation of guns in the U.S. can elevate political rhetoric to political violence.Douglas Sacha, Moment/Getty Images

The assassination in September 2025 of conservative activist Charlie Kirk has heightened attention on the relationship between political rhetoric and political violence.

Even before police had identified a suspect, President...

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