Hell Goes On Forever (Snyder v. Phelps)

Overview

Is inflammatory speech protected under the 1st Amendment? A grieving father witnessed the Westboro Baptist Church's protest with hateful signs and slogans at his son's military funeral, forcing a legal showdown over free speech. Judge Judy Sheindlin and her team recreate this provocative case to highlight the legal boundaries of protected speech, when it conflicts with potential harm to others.