Why lying by politicians is generally legal
Briefly

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that First Amendment protections extend to false or misleading political speech, emphasizing the importance of unrestricted political discourse.
Attempts to legislate against political lying have faced numerous legal challenges, leading to court rulings that affirm the protection of false political speech.
The principle that the government should not dictate truth in political debate underscores the First Amendment's guarantee of free speech, including potentially misleading statements.
Courts advocate for additional speech as a remedy for false political statements, promoting the idea that informed counter-speech is the best response to misinformation.
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