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Provisions

VII.8 of 1822 • Freedom of speech and press; evidence in libel cases.

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The Text

Every citizen may freely speak, write, and publish his sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of that right; and no law shall be passed to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press. In all prosecutions or indictments for libels, the truth may be given in evidence, to the jury; and if it shall appear to the jury that the matter charged as libelous is true, and was published with good motives, and for justifiable ends, the party shall be acquitted; and the jury shall have the right to determine the law and the fact.


A Few Facts

• Joined the Constitution in 1822

• In Article VII:

• Has 101 words

• Was proposed by the Constitutional Convention

• Went to NYS voters as proposed amendment 1 of 1822

• Is a new addition

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