In Feiner v. New York (1951), the constitutional issue centered on the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech versus the state's interest in maintaining public order. Irving Feiner was arrested for making a provocative speech that incited a hostile reaction from a crowd. The Supreme Court upheld his conviction, ruling that the state had the authority to limit speech when it poses a clear and present danger to public peace. This case raised questions about the boundaries of free expression and the government's role in regulating speech in public spaces.
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