Legal Definitions - seditious speech

Seditious speech is when someone speaks or advocates for the violent overthrow of the government. This type of speech is not protected under the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.

Examples of seditious speech include:

• A person giving a speech encouraging others to use violence to overthrow the government.
• A group of people planning and discussing a violent revolution against the government.

These examples illustrate seditious speech because they involve advocating for the violent overthrow of the government, which is not protected under the First Amendment.