Why have most courts struck down most hate speech codes and codes of conduct?

A) The courts cannot agree that hate speech should be unconstitutional.
B) The courts say most codes are too vague and broad.
C) Lower courts are waiting for the U.S. Supreme Court to define hate speech.
D) The courts are waiting for a concensus ruling from the United Nations on what hate speech is.
E) The courts are waiting for Congress to implement hate speech legislation.

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Niken Udanarti · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Most courts have struck down hate speech codes and codes of conduct because they find them to be too vague and broad, which can infringe upon free speech rights protected by the First Amendment.

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