Do Confederate Monuments Constitute Racist Speech Violating the Equal Protection Clause?

Scott Holmes

Do Confederate Monuments Constitute Racist Speech Violating the Equal Protection Clause?

Scott Holmes

North Carolina Central University School of Law

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Abstract

The Establishment Clause prohibits the Government from engaging in speech that prefers one religion (or any religion) over another religion. This article explores whether the Equal Protection Clause also prohibits government speech that advances racism.

Original language	American English
Journal	North Carolina Central Law School
State	Published - May 1 2019

Disciplines

Law
Law and Race

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