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Constitution of the State of Kansas Bill of Rights § 11. Liberty of press and speech; libel

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The liberty of the press shall be inviolate; and all persons may freely speak, write or publish their sentiments on all subjects, being responsible for the abuse of such rights; and in all civil or criminal actions for libel, the truth may be given in evidence to the jury, and if it shall appear that the alleged libelous matter was published for justifiable ends, the accused party shall be acquitted.

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