For Americans, the words are practically sacred: the First Amendment to the US Constitution guarantees freedom of speech.

In the wake of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s murder, a fierce First Amendment debate over the concept of “hate speech” has taken center stage.

Dallas, this week defended her past rhetoric about Republicans, pushing back on suggestions that comments such as calling President Donald Trump a fascist or “wannabe Hitler” contributed to Charlie ...

While many celebrities and politicians criticized the move, citing the First Amendment, other notable figures applauded the network’s decision.