Even those judges that claim to follow a strict interpretation of the constitution as written (as opposed to the spirit) have recognized there are legitimate ex

Even those judges that claim to follow a strict interpretation of the constitution as written (as opposed to the spirit) have recognized there are legitimate exceptions to the first amendment with regards to free speech, which include fighting words, obscenity, defamation (slander/libel), some court proceedings (gag orders), and national security concerns. Most of these are fairly narrow. National security letters are generally the most questionable limitation, although their use has been clarified somewhat.