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Case Details
U.S. Supreme Court case involving a lawsuit for emotional distress against Westboro Baptist Church for protesting near a soldier's funeral, ruling that the protest was protected under the First Amendment.
Additional Notes
The Supreme Court ruled that the protesters' speech was protected under the First Amendment, shielding Westboro from tort liability for emotional distress.