Deterring Political Deceit A Constitutional Argument to Defend the People's Democracy

"The originality of David Chang's important work is that it identifies the heart of the liberal approach to false information under the US constitution. What ultimately matters to a practice of tolerance is the expressive value to be found not a statement's actual truth or falsity, but in the speaker's belief in its truth." - Jeremy Horder, author of Criminal Fraud and Election Disinformation: Law and Politics

"This is an important and timely contribution to an urgent conversation about the health of our democracy. David Chang shines a light on how deceit in political advocacy can distort public discourse and undermine collective decision-making. Whether or not one agrees with his proposed solutions, this book forces us to confront what it will take to sustain a democratic system grounded in integrity and accountability." - Deborah Archer, Margaret B. Hoppin Professor of Clinical Law, New York University School of Law

"There is a widespread concern that deceitful political speech is a threat to American democracy. Professor Chang offers a provocative solution: change First Amendment doctrine. This is an important book about freedom of speech and American democracy, and it comes at the ideal moment." - Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean and Jesse H. Choper Distinguished Professor of Law, University of California, Berkeley School of Law