S.Res. 486 — 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.

This section states the sense of the Senate that (1) it condemns any suggestion by President Donald J. Trump or his administration that criticism of President Trump is illegal or that governmental power may be used to punish, censor, or intimidate dissenting views; (2) the First Amendment protects the right to criticize public officials, including the President, and to engage in vigorous public debate without fear of governmental retaliation; and (3) all officials of the Trump administration should refrain from using regulatory, licensing, investigative, or enforcement authorities to penalize or suppress speech that criticizes President Trump or his policies.