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Which amendment did Hugo Black interpret in absolute terms, specifically regarding the freedom of speech?
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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution, which begins with the words "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances," was interpreted by Supreme Court Justice Hugo Black in absolute terms.
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