Article II. Bill of Rights
Article II, Section 10. Freedom of speech and press
Constitution of the State of Colorado
Official text
No law shall be passed impairing the freedom of speech; every person shall be free to speak, write or publish whatever he will on any subject, being responsible for all abuse of that liberty; and in all suits and prosecutions for libel the truth thereof may be given in evidence, and the jury, under the direction of the court, shall determine the law and the fact.
Source: Entire article added, effective August 1, 1876, see L. 1877, p. 30.
Source: Colorado Revised Statutes 2024, Constitution (Colorado Office of Legislative Legal Services)
In plain English
No law may impair freedom of speech. Every person may speak, write or publish whatever he will on any subject, while being responsible for abuse of that liberty. In libel cases the truth may be offered as evidence, and the jury decides the law and the facts under the court's direction.
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