RI · constitutions
R.I. Const. art. I, § 20
Freedom of press
The liberty of the press being essential to the security of freedom in a state, any person may publish sentiments on any subject, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty; and in all trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth, unless published from malicious motives, shall be sufficient defense to the person charged.
Provenance
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- rilegislature.gov
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- 2026-09-25
- Edition
- 2026-09-25
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