Paul Cohen was arrested in 1968 for wearing a jacket that displayed the words 'Fuck the Draft' in a Los Angeles courthouse. Charging him with disturbing the peace, California authorities aimed to suppress what they deemed inflammatory language amid the national turmoil surrounding the Vietnam War. Cohen, however, argued that his jacket was a form of protected expression under the First Amendment. The Supreme Court's ruling in favor of Cohen addressed the complexities of free speech, recognizing that the government cannot prohibit speech solely because it is offensive to some people. The Court's decision emphasized that the context of the expression and the manner in which it was conveyed were significant factors in determining its protection under the Constitution. This ruling became a landmark case in establishing the limits of governmental control over expressive content. The decision not only validated Cohen’s actions and protects vulgar language but also paved the way for future cases regarding free speech and artistic expression.