DOJ Vows to Prosecute Threats of Violence, Not Protected ‘Hate Speech’

Attorney General Pam Bondi clarified her position on free speech and its legal limits in a post on X on Tuesday, addressing a backlash from some conservatives over her prior comments about “hate speech.” Bondi stated that the Department of Justice (DOJ) will pursue prosecution for speech “that crosses the line into threats of violence,” emphasizing that such actions are not protected by the First Amendment.

The Attorney General’s comments followed a public outcry and numerous firings across the U.S. of individuals who had celebrated the murder of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10 in Utah.

In her post, Bondi explicitly stated, “Hate speech that crosses the line into threats of violence is not prot

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