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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution provides that Congress shall make no law abridging (curtailing) the freedom of the press. Thus, freedom of the press prohibits censorship by the government in the reporting of news and the publication of opinions.

In Rhode Island, as in all states, the First Amendment to the United States Constitution guarantees freedom of the press. This fundamental right prevents the government from imposing censorship on the media, ensuring that news reporting and the publication of opinions are not subject to government interference or suppression. Rhode Island state statutes and federal law both uphold this principle, meaning that journalists and media outlets in Rhode Island can operate without fear of government censorship. However, this freedom is not absolute and is subject to certain legal limitations, such as laws against libel, slander, and certain types of content that may incite violence or constitute criminal conduct. It is important to note that while the government cannot censor the press, private entities have their own policies regarding content and may not be subject to the same restrictions.

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