Watts v. United States True Threat decision – 1st Amendment

Watts v. United States (1969) – True-Threat decision 1st Amendment U.S. Supreme Court Watts v. United States, 394 U.S. 705 (1969) Watts v. United States No. 1107, Misc. Decided April 21, 1969 394 U.S. 705 Action Reversed and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition. Facts/Syllabus Watts was convicted of violating a 1917 statute prohibiting … Continue reading Watts v. United States True Threat decision – 1st Amendment