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Don't Fall for the Latest Changes to the Dangerous Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been amended but is still considered unconstitutional and a censorship bill.
KOSA grants government officials the power to decide what information can be shared online and still allows state attorneys general to target online services they don't like.

It's Time For Lawmakers to Listen to Courts: Your Law Regulating Online Speech Will Harm Internet Users' Free Speech Rights

Court rulings consistently strike down laws censoring the internet, emphasizing the importance of focusing on advancing legislation that solves online privacy and competition issues without limiting users' free speech.

The Supreme Court just ducked a major decision in its social media 'censorship' cases

The Supreme Court declined to rule on the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that would require online platforms to publish political speech they would otherwise remove.

A group of TikTok creators are also suing the US government to stop a ban of the app

TikTok creators join legal battle against US ban, citing First Amendment rights.

Protest That the University of Maryland Sought to Prevent Goes On

Pro-Palestinian student groups continue to assert their right to hold events despite university censorship and security concerns, particularly surrounding sensitive anniversaries.

Chicago Police Brutalized Gaza Protesters As Democrats Celebrated "Freedom"

Concerns arise over the protection of First Amendment rights for pro-Palestine demonstrators amidst CPD actions during the Democratic National Convention.

Don't Fall for the Latest Changes to the Dangerous Kids Online Safety Act

The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) has been amended but is still considered unconstitutional and a censorship bill.
KOSA grants government officials the power to decide what information can be shared online and still allows state attorneys general to target online services they don't like.

It's Time For Lawmakers to Listen to Courts: Your Law Regulating Online Speech Will Harm Internet Users' Free Speech Rights

Court rulings consistently strike down laws censoring the internet, emphasizing the importance of focusing on advancing legislation that solves online privacy and competition issues without limiting users' free speech.

The Supreme Court just ducked a major decision in its social media 'censorship' cases

The Supreme Court declined to rule on the constitutionality of laws in Florida and Texas that would require online platforms to publish political speech they would otherwise remove.

A group of TikTok creators are also suing the US government to stop a ban of the app

TikTok creators join legal battle against US ban, citing First Amendment rights.

Protest That the University of Maryland Sought to Prevent Goes On

Pro-Palestinian student groups continue to assert their right to hold events despite university censorship and security concerns, particularly surrounding sensitive anniversaries.

Chicago Police Brutalized Gaza Protesters As Democrats Celebrated "Freedom"

Concerns arise over the protection of First Amendment rights for pro-Palestine demonstrators amidst CPD actions during the Democratic National Convention.
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#tiktok

TikTok Asks Court to Temporarily Pause Ban As It Looks to Supreme Court or Trump to Weigh In

TikTok is seeking to block a law that orders its sale due to national security concerns before a potential ban in the U.S.

TikTok is fighting for its life in US court - and it's on track to lose, former DOJ official says

TikTok is likely to lose its legal battle against a US ban based on court proceedings.

Is TikTok getting banned in the U.S.? Here's the latest update as Congress votes today

The House of Representatives is voting on a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
Many believe the bill violates First Amendment rights and represents government overreach.

Donald Trump flip flops on TikTok, now rails against a ban

Trump expresses support for TikTok, criticizing Facebook as 'enemy of the people'
Legislation proposed to ban TikTok in the US leads to concerns over First Amendment rights.

TikTok Owner ByteDance Sues Federal Government Over US Ban of Social Media Platform - TheWrap

TikTok and ByteDance sued the U.S. government over the ban, citing violation of First Amendment rights.

TikTok's Legal Battle: Challenging The Law That Could Ban The App

TikTok and ByteDance file lawsuit against U.S. government over potential ban, citing First Amendment rights violation.

TikTok Asks Court to Temporarily Pause Ban As It Looks to Supreme Court or Trump to Weigh In

TikTok is seeking to block a law that orders its sale due to national security concerns before a potential ban in the U.S.

TikTok is fighting for its life in US court - and it's on track to lose, former DOJ official says

TikTok is likely to lose its legal battle against a US ban based on court proceedings.

Is TikTok getting banned in the U.S.? Here's the latest update as Congress votes today

The House of Representatives is voting on a bill that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
Many believe the bill violates First Amendment rights and represents government overreach.

Donald Trump flip flops on TikTok, now rails against a ban

Trump expresses support for TikTok, criticizing Facebook as 'enemy of the people'
Legislation proposed to ban TikTok in the US leads to concerns over First Amendment rights.

TikTok Owner ByteDance Sues Federal Government Over US Ban of Social Media Platform - TheWrap

TikTok and ByteDance sued the U.S. government over the ban, citing violation of First Amendment rights.

TikTok's Legal Battle: Challenging The Law That Could Ban The App

TikTok and ByteDance file lawsuit against U.S. government over potential ban, citing First Amendment rights violation.
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The Right Has a 150-Page Battle Plan to Shut Down Progressive Civil Society

HR 9495, the 'nonprofit killer bill,' poses severe risks to dissent and nonprofit organizations without due process.

A state judicial panel reprimands a Sonoma judge who spoke out against a high school name change

Judicial conduct commission admonished Judge Bertoli for improper political involvement and social media activity during a controversial school consolidation issue.

Christian college in Georgia sues for state aid access

Luther Rice College is challenging Georgia's prohibition on state financial aid for its students based on the school's religious nature.
#censorship

Brooklyn Public Library co-hosts first-ever Day of Action against book banning

Libraries are uniting for the first coordinated Day of Action to combat book banning in the U.S. on October 19.

What to know about PornHub blocking access to Texas users

Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to age verification law objections
Texas AG called it a 'victory' while free expression advocates warned against censorship

Appeals court tells Texas it cannot ban books for mentioning butt and fart'

An appellate court ruled Texas cannot ban books from libraries based on content disliked by officials.

Brooklyn Public Library co-hosts first-ever Day of Action against book banning

Libraries are uniting for the first coordinated Day of Action to combat book banning in the U.S. on October 19.

What to know about PornHub blocking access to Texas users

Pornhub blocked access in Texas due to age verification law objections
Texas AG called it a 'victory' while free expression advocates warned against censorship

Appeals court tells Texas it cannot ban books for mentioning butt and fart'

An appellate court ruled Texas cannot ban books from libraries based on content disliked by officials.
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#social-media-regulation

Federal judge blocks Utah's social media law meant to protect children

A Utah judge blocked a law aimed at regulating social media access for children, citing First Amendment concerns.

Kagan: Florida social media law seems like "classic First Amendment violation"

Tech industry argues Florida and Texas laws violate First Amendment rights of social media companies.
Supreme Court to decide whether laws restricting social media companies' content moderation can be enforced during ongoing lawsuits.

Federal judge blocks Utah's social media law meant to protect children

A Utah judge blocked a law aimed at regulating social media access for children, citing First Amendment concerns.

Kagan: Florida social media law seems like "classic First Amendment violation"

Tech industry argues Florida and Texas laws violate First Amendment rights of social media companies.
Supreme Court to decide whether laws restricting social media companies' content moderation can be enforced during ongoing lawsuits.
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#donald-trump

Trump asks N.Y. judge to drop gag order after hush money conviction

Donald Trump is requesting the termination of a gag order imposed during his falsifying records case, citing First Amendment rights.

Trump seeks to move his New York state criminal case to federal court and delay sentencing

Trump seeks to move his criminal case to federal court to prevent sentencing before resolution of the matter.
Concerns regarding constitutional violations and First Amendment impacts are central to Trump's legal filing.

Will SCOTUS Bless the 'Obstruction' Tool for Speech Suppression?

The Supreme Court ruling on obstruction charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot may impact the cases of approximately 350 individuals, including Donald Trump, and could also protect First Amendment rights.

Trump lawyers to argue for dismissal of Georgia election subversion case live

The legal team of Donald Trump will argue against the case brought by Fani Willis on first amendment grounds.
The hearing in Georgia will determine the merits of Willis's case and its impact on Trump's legal challenges.

Trump asks N.Y. judge to drop gag order after hush money conviction

Donald Trump is requesting the termination of a gag order imposed during his falsifying records case, citing First Amendment rights.

Trump seeks to move his New York state criminal case to federal court and delay sentencing

Trump seeks to move his criminal case to federal court to prevent sentencing before resolution of the matter.
Concerns regarding constitutional violations and First Amendment impacts are central to Trump's legal filing.

Will SCOTUS Bless the 'Obstruction' Tool for Speech Suppression?

The Supreme Court ruling on obstruction charges related to the January 6 Capitol riot may impact the cases of approximately 350 individuals, including Donald Trump, and could also protect First Amendment rights.

Trump lawyers to argue for dismissal of Georgia election subversion case live

The legal team of Donald Trump will argue against the case brought by Fani Willis on first amendment grounds.
The hearing in Georgia will determine the merits of Willis's case and its impact on Trump's legal challenges.
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#protests

Seattle protesters arrested over anti-police graffiti awarded $700,000 by jury

The civil rights of protesters were violated leading to a significant financial settlement.

Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests

Protesters in New York demand a mask ban on college campuses to enhance safety against rising anti-Semitic sentiments during demonstrations.

Seattle protesters arrested over anti-police graffiti awarded $700,000 by jury

The civil rights of protesters were violated leading to a significant financial settlement.

Demonstrators in N.Y. call for college campuses to ban masks at protests

Protesters in New York demand a mask ban on college campuses to enhance safety against rising anti-Semitic sentiments during demonstrations.
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61 'Cop City' protesters slapped with RICO charges in Georgia

Georgia prosecutors charged 61 anti-police activists under RICO laws amid protests against the controversial 'Cop City' training center.
#federal-appeals-court

EFF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinstate X's Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional California Content Moderation Law

EFF urges federal appeals court to reinstate lawsuit challenging California's content moderation law
EFF asserts California's law threatens social media platforms' editorial processes and First Amendment rights

Iowa Law Requiring Schools to Remove Books With Sexual Content to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed a law in Iowa banning books depicting sexual acts to take effect in public schools, impacting book selections and educational curriculum.

EFF Urges Ninth Circuit to Reinstate X's Legal Challenge to Unconstitutional California Content Moderation Law

EFF urges federal appeals court to reinstate lawsuit challenging California's content moderation law
EFF asserts California's law threatens social media platforms' editorial processes and First Amendment rights

Iowa Law Requiring Schools to Remove Books With Sexual Content to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed a law in Iowa banning books depicting sexual acts to take effect in public schools, impacting book selections and educational curriculum.
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1st Circuit rules against Satanic Temple in challenge to city council snub

Boston City Council's exclusion of Satanic Temple from invocations deemed constitutional by 1st Circuit Court.
#lawsuit

Meet the TikTok creators who are suing the DOJ over the potential ban of the platform

Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. government over the TikTok ban, citing First Amendment rights.

California anti-abortion group sues to protect access to 'abortion pill reversal'

The lawsuit filed by a San Diego Catholic nonprofit aims to protect access to medication-induced abortion reversal treatment against California Attorney General's allegations of false advertising.

Ball & Chain owners ask court to remove Joe Carollo from Miami City Commission

Two Little Havana businessmen have filed a lawsuit asking for Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo to be removed from office.
The lawsuit argues that Carollo violated the businessmen's First Amendment rights, triggering a provision in the city charter.

Meet the TikTok creators who are suing the DOJ over the potential ban of the platform

Eight TikTok content creators sued the U.S. government over the TikTok ban, citing First Amendment rights.

California anti-abortion group sues to protect access to 'abortion pill reversal'

The lawsuit filed by a San Diego Catholic nonprofit aims to protect access to medication-induced abortion reversal treatment against California Attorney General's allegations of false advertising.

Ball & Chain owners ask court to remove Joe Carollo from Miami City Commission

Two Little Havana businessmen have filed a lawsuit asking for Miami Commissioner Joe Carollo to be removed from office.
The lawsuit argues that Carollo violated the businessmen's First Amendment rights, triggering a provision in the city charter.
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School's pro-trans policy just won a big court victory - LGBTQ Nation

An Ohio school district can enforce a trans-inclusive anti-bullying policy without infringing on students' First Amendment rights.
#elon-musk

Gov. Newsom vows new AI regulations after Elon Musk retweets fake Kamala Harris video

Governor Newsom plans to pass a state law against voice manipulation in campaign ads after Elon Musk reposted an AI generated fake audio video of VP Kamala Harris.

Gov. Newsom vows new AI regulations after Elon Musk retweets fake Kamala Harris video

Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pass a state law against voice manipulation in campaign ads in response to Elon Musk's reposting of AI-generated fake audio.

Elon Musk's X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal

Elon Musk fights California law on content moderation transparency.

Elon Musk loses at Supreme Court in case over "funding secured" tweets

The US Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk's appeal to terminate his SEC settlement, upholding the ruling against him.

Gov. Newsom vows new AI regulations after Elon Musk retweets fake Kamala Harris video

Governor Newsom plans to pass a state law against voice manipulation in campaign ads after Elon Musk reposted an AI generated fake audio video of VP Kamala Harris.

Gov. Newsom vows new AI regulations after Elon Musk retweets fake Kamala Harris video

Governor Gavin Newsom vows to pass a state law against voice manipulation in campaign ads in response to Elon Musk's reposting of AI-generated fake audio.

Elon Musk's X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal

Elon Musk fights California law on content moderation transparency.

Elon Musk loses at Supreme Court in case over "funding secured" tweets

The US Supreme Court rejected Elon Musk's appeal to terminate his SEC settlement, upholding the ruling against him.
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Hunter Biden drops lawsuit against Fox, while network scores separate court victory

Fox News faced legal wins with the dismissal of defamation cases from Hunter Biden and Nina Jankowicz, citing protection of First Amendment rights.
#arrests

Campus protests led to more than 3,100 arrests, but many charges have been dropped

University administrators are responding to pro-Palestinian demonstrations with arrests and consequences, but charges are often dropped due to First Amendment rights.

Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped

Thousands arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at academic institutions. Charges dropped, showing First Amendment rights importance.

Campus protests led to more than 3,100 arrests, but many charges have been dropped

University administrators are responding to pro-Palestinian demonstrations with arrests and consequences, but charges are often dropped due to First Amendment rights.

Campus Protests Led to More Than 3,100 Arrests, but Many Charges Have Been Dropped

Thousands arrested in pro-Palestinian protests at academic institutions. Charges dropped, showing First Amendment rights importance.
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#julian-assange

Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S., a British court has ruled

Assange can pursue an appeal against extradition to the U.S.

Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances

The High Court ruled Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US immediately, pending assurances on his treatment and rights.
The court granted the US three weeks to provide assurances on Assange's First Amendment rights and protection from the death penalty.

Julian Assange can appeal his extradition to the U.S., a British court has ruled

Assange can pursue an appeal against extradition to the U.S.

Assange Extradition On Hold Until U.S. Gives More Assurances

The High Court ruled Julian Assange cannot be extradited to the US immediately, pending assurances on his treatment and rights.
The court granted the US three weeks to provide assurances on Assange's First Amendment rights and protection from the death penalty.
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Teacher refused to use preferred pronouns and was fired, suit says. Now district owes

School district settles with teacher fired over religious beliefs and refusal to use preferred pronouns.
#bytedance

TikTok Creators Sue to Block U.S. Law Requiring Sale or Ban

TikTok creators sued the government over a law requiring ByteDance to sell the company, citing First Amendment violations.

ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

Legislation signed by President Biden could force ByteDance to sell TikTok in the U.S., facing a potential ban, raising concerns about First Amendment rights and national security implications.

TikTok Creators Sue to Block U.S. Law Requiring Sale or Ban

TikTok creators sued the government over a law requiring ByteDance to sell the company, citing First Amendment violations.

ByteDance promised to sue if the U.S. bans TikTok. Legal experts weigh in on what it means for users

Legislation signed by President Biden could force ByteDance to sell TikTok in the U.S., facing a potential ban, raising concerns about First Amendment rights and national security implications.
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Appeals Court Upholds Gag Order on Trump in Manhattan Trial

Court upheld gag order on Trump, rejecting First Amendment argument.

Campus Police Chief Is Put on Leave After Arizona State Arrests

Arizona State University placed its campus police chief on leave following complaints related to actions during a pro-Palestinian demonstration.

Democrats Want to Limit Protests at the Chicago Convention. Activists Have Other Plans

Protest organizers plan to march near the Democratic National Convention site to highlight concerns about Palestinian rights and urge Biden to change policies.
#privacy-concerns

Documents Expose How DC Police Surveil Protest Activity, Social Media Profiles

Police departments use social media surveillance tools without transparency, risking First Amendment rights.

California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID Checks

EFF opposes California Assembly Bill 3080 due to internet censorship potential.

Documents Expose How DC Police Surveil Protest Activity, Social Media Profiles

Police departments use social media surveillance tools without transparency, risking First Amendment rights.

California Lawmakers Should Reject Mandatory Internet ID Checks

EFF opposes California Assembly Bill 3080 due to internet censorship potential.
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#texas-law

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court

Texas is at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging a state law on age verification for porn websites.

Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites

The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights.

Texas can require age-verification on porn sites, 5th Circuit judges rule

Texas can enforce law for age-verification on porn websites, but not for health warnings
5th Circuit ruled age-verification requirement is legitimate to prevent minors' access to pornography

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.

Texas age-verification law for pornography websites is going to the Supreme Court

Texas is at the center of a Supreme Court case challenging a state law on age verification for porn websites.

Supreme Court Allows, for Now, Texas Law Restricting Access to Porn

The Supreme Court did not block a Texas law requiring age verification for minors' online access to pornography.

Pornhub suspends Texas access over age verification: 'Ineffective, haphazard, & dangerous'

Pornhub suspends access in Texas due to age verification law upheld by court.
Texas passes law requiring age verification on adult websites.

Supreme Court lets Texas keep enforcing age-verification law for porn sites

The US Supreme Court denied blocking a Texas law requiring age verification on porn sites, affecting Pornhub and other sites, with potential impact on First Amendment rights.

Texas can require age-verification on porn sites, 5th Circuit judges rule

Texas can enforce law for age-verification on porn websites, but not for health warnings
5th Circuit ruled age-verification requirement is legitimate to prevent minors' access to pornography

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.
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#tiktok-ban

Why U.S. House Members Opposed the TikTok Ban Bill

House Members across party lines opposed the bill banning TikTok due to concerns about rushed process and violation of First Amendment rights.
They advocated for comprehensive data privacy legislation instead of targeting one company for national security concerns.

House to vote on bill that could ban TikTok

House lawmakers moving swiftly to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.
Proposed bill requires TikTok to separate from ByteDance in five months or face ban.

TikTok Has A High Hurdle To Jump In Court

Congress voted to effectively ban TikTok, creating a legal battle regarding First Amendment rights and national security implications.

Why U.S. House Members Opposed the TikTok Ban Bill

House Members across party lines opposed the bill banning TikTok due to concerns about rushed process and violation of First Amendment rights.
They advocated for comprehensive data privacy legislation instead of targeting one company for national security concerns.

House to vote on bill that could ban TikTok

House lawmakers moving swiftly to potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.
Proposed bill requires TikTok to separate from ByteDance in five months or face ban.

TikTok Has A High Hurdle To Jump In Court

Congress voted to effectively ban TikTok, creating a legal battle regarding First Amendment rights and national security implications.
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Federal Court Dimisses X's Anti-Speech Lawsuit Against Watchdog

Federal court dismisses lawsuit against nonprofit criticizing social media platforms' content moderation practices.
SLAPP lawsuits aim to silence critics through financial burden and stress of litigation, rather than addressing legitimate legal claims.

Republican who supported "Don't Say Gay" law sues Pride parade for barring his participation

Basabe is threatening to sue Miami Beach Pride for not allowing him in the parade due to past incidents.
Parade organizers claim they can legally decide participants based on security concerns, despite Basabe citing First Amendment rights.

Wild Searches Trending in Texas After Porn Ban

Texans have been using creative ways like VPN services to bypass the Pornhub ban in Texas.
Search term 'how to watch porn in Texas?' spiked 3,500 percent post-Pornhub ban, with conservative areas like Lubbock topping the list.

FDNY boss hunts down staffers who booed NY AG Letitia James, cheered for Trump at promotion ceremony

FDNY Commissioner is investigating staff who booed Letitia James and cheered for Trump during a promotion ceremony.
FDNY Chief warned of investigations by the department's Bureau of Investigation and Trials, urging staff to come forward.
#utah-house-of-representatives

Good news: Utah kills bill banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in classrooms

The Utah House disapproved a bill banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in classrooms and enforcing teacher neutrality.
Vague language in the bill raised concerns about stifling critical thinking and undermining teachers' First Amendment rights.

Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors warned bill could ban classroom expression
Bill H.B. 303 defeated in Utah House of Representatives

Good news: Utah kills bill banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in classrooms

The Utah House disapproved a bill banning LGBTQ+ Pride flags in classrooms and enforcing teacher neutrality.
Vague language in the bill raised concerns about stifling critical thinking and undermining teachers' First Amendment rights.

Utah House votes down bill banning Pride flags in classrooms

Detractors warned bill could ban classroom expression
Bill H.B. 303 defeated in Utah House of Representatives
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#copyright-infringement

Reddit beats film industry again, won't have to reveal pirates' IP addresses

Movie companies have lost a third attempt to unmask Reddit users who posted comments discussing piracy.
US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson stated that provision of an IP address is considered unmasking and subject to First Amendment scrutiny.

Reddit must share IP addresses of piracy-discussing users, film studios say

Film studios are attempting for the third time in less than a year to force Reddit to share information about users discussing piracy on the site.
In previous attempts, the courts ruled in favor of Reddit, citing First Amendment rights to anonymous speech.

Reddit beats film industry again, won't have to reveal pirates' IP addresses

Movie companies have lost a third attempt to unmask Reddit users who posted comments discussing piracy.
US Magistrate Judge Thomas Hixson stated that provision of an IP address is considered unmasking and subject to First Amendment scrutiny.

Reddit must share IP addresses of piracy-discussing users, film studios say

Film studios are attempting for the third time in less than a year to force Reddit to share information about users discussing piracy on the site.
In previous attempts, the courts ruled in favor of Reddit, citing First Amendment rights to anonymous speech.
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Who's liable for violence at a protest? Enamorado case highlights a 1st Amendment issue

Street vendor advocates held without bail
Activists' defense lawyers argue they're being targeted for being vocal critics of law enforcement

They were arrested at a pro-Palestinian sit-in. Now, three UMass students aren't allowed to study abroad.

UMass Amherst students have had their study abroad eligibility revoked after participating in a campus protest in support of Palestinians.
The students argue that they are facing harsh punishment because of their political views, while the university claims they are following standard policies.
#georgia-law

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice, representing major companies, sues Georgia to halt law on high-volume sellers' data collection on online classified sites, citing federal law clash and constitutional issues.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

An internet trade group is suing Georgia over a law requiring data on online sellers who collect payments offline.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice is suing Georgia over a law requiring online classified sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment offline.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

Internet trade group sues Georgia over law requiring data on high-volume sellers who collect offline payments.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice filed a lawsuit against Georgia's law requiring online classified sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment offline, citing violations of federal law and First Amendment rights.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice, representing tech companies, is suing Georgia over a law requiring data collection from online sellers using offline payment methods.
The lawsuit argues the Georgia law violates First Amendment rights and is unconstitutionally vague, seeking a temporary and permanent block from enforcement.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice, representing major companies, sues Georgia to halt law on high-volume sellers' data collection on online classified sites, citing federal law clash and constitutional issues.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

An internet trade group is suing Georgia over a law requiring data on online sellers who collect payments offline.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice is suing Georgia over a law requiring online classified sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment offline.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

Internet trade group sues Georgia over law requiring data on high-volume sellers who collect offline payments.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice filed a lawsuit against Georgia's law requiring online classified sites to gather data on high-volume sellers who collect payment offline, citing violations of federal law and First Amendment rights.

Internet group sues Georgia to block law requiring sites to gather data on sellers

NetChoice, representing tech companies, is suing Georgia over a law requiring data collection from online sellers using offline payment methods.
The lawsuit argues the Georgia law violates First Amendment rights and is unconstitutionally vague, seeking a temporary and permanent block from enforcement.
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Why This Florida Mom Sued the Board of Education Over Book Bans

Florida parents sue Board of Education over lack of book removal objection process.

Federal appeals court upholds Tennessee drag ban

Tennessee's law banning drag queen performances upheld by court due to lack of standing.

Vermont Man Arrested After Giving Trooper Middle Finger Gets $175,000

Gregory Bombard received $175,000 to settle a lawsuit against the state police for violating his First Amendment rights.

Supreme Court sides with Biden admin over contact with social media firms

The Supreme Court decision allows federal agencies to engage with social media firms on disinformation without infringement on free speech rights.
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