A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 486 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 486 Condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is ``illegal,'' reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES November 6, 2025 Mr. Markey (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is ``illegal,'' reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States. Whereas the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States provides that ``Congress shall make no law . . . abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press…