The Supreme Court determined that falsely claiming military medals constituted free speech, and thus deemed the Stolen Valor Act’s restrictions unconstitutional. Still, the high court also mentioned in their 6-3 decision that a more narrowly defined law in the future might perhaps survive a First Amendment free speech challenge. To read the court’s opinion, click here.
“The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. is greatly disappointed in today’s Supreme Court decision that overturns the Stolen Valor Act of 2005,” said VFW Commander-in-Chief Richard L. DeNoyer in a statement yesterday.
DeNoyer went on to say that the VFW will continue to challenge and publicize the exploits of false heroes to serve as a deterrent to others who wish to usurp the valor of America’s military men and women.
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