DEVELOPING: Free Speech Crisis Erupts as Experts Warn of Growing Divide Over Protected Expression.

BREAKING NEWS: Free Speech Crisis Erupts as Experts Warn of Growing Divide Over Protected Expression A growing national debate over the limits of free speech has erupted, with experts warning of a widening divide between those who believe hate speech should be protected and those who argue it causes real harm. The controversy centers on the First Amendment's guarantee of freedom of expression, which some argue shields even hateful or offensive speech. The issue gained momentum in 1977 when a neo-Nazi group applied for a permit to march through Skokie, Illinois, sparking a landmark court case that may sound familiar today. In the Skokie case, attorneys argued that seeing swastikas and hearing chants of "Sieg Heil" would amount to a physical attack on Holocaust survivors living in the area. The village's refusal to grant the permit was upheld by the courts, but the debate over free speech continues. As tensions rise, experts are warning of a growing divide between those who believe hate speech should be protected and those who argue it causes real harm. This is a developing story, with further updates expected in the coming hours. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*