Ill. Const. art. I, § 4
- Constitution
- Constitution of Illinois
- Text as of
- October 2026
What does this section say?
All persons may speak, write and publish freely, being responsible for the abuse of that liberty. In trials for libel, both civil and criminal, the truth, when published with good motives and for justifiable ends, shall be a sufficient defense. (Source: Illinois Constitution.)
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