Freedom of speech and of press

Mich. Const. art. I, § 5, under Declaration of Rights.

Mich. Const. art. I, § 5

Freedom of speech and of press

Every person may freely speak, write, express and publish his views on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such right; and no law shall be enacted to restrain or abridge the liberty of speech or of the press.

History: Const. 1963, Art. I, § 5, Eff. Jan. 1, 1964.

Former constitution: See Const. 1908, Art. II, § 4.