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National Socialist Party of America v. Village of Skokie
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the National Socialist Party had the right to march though the village of Skokie, Ill. -
Bethel School District v. Fraser
United States Supreme Court rules that the First Amendmend does not give high school students the right to spread offensive speech in school. -
Danish paper publishes cartoons
Jyllands-Posten, a Danish newspaper, publishes 12 cartoons depicting Muhammad. In response to the cartoons, violent protests break out across the Middle East. -
201 South Park
South Park runs an episode, which depicts Muhammad. Although Comedy Central censored the cartoon, riots ensued across the Middle East. -
Benghazi riots
Rioters storm the U.S. diplomatic mission, citing anger over the "Innocence of Muslims."
