What caused the race riots in 1940s

The riots that occurred during the war had multiple causes, including labor and housing shortages, worker organizations, the presence of African-American soldiers, blatant racism, and African-American resentment of racial violence and segregationist policies.

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

billygate was not one of the scandals