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US politics

A Secret Grand Jury Is Seeking the Identity of a Reddit User Who Criticized ICE

Law

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.

Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

Newsrooms must assemble legal, operational, and communication resources now to protect journalists’ First Amendment reporting during seizures, arrests, subpoenas, or unrest.

fromThe Verge

8 hours ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated the First Amendment in fight against ICE-tracking

The Trump Administration violated the First Amendment by pressuring Facebook and Apple to remove ICE-tracking groups and apps, according to Judge Alonso.

fromJezebel

A Secret Grand Jury Is Seeking the Identity of a Reddit User Who Criticized ICE

The Trump administration is using a grand jury inquiry to unmask anonymous online dissenters, threatening Reddit for user data on a critic of ICE.

Supreme Courtdeclines toreviewpress freedom case

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case challenging a Texas law that allows arresting reporters for obtaining information from government employees.

Media industry

How to build a newsroom plan for responding to First Amendment threats - Poynter

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.

fromThe Nation

Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

US Elections

fromThe Nation

To My Fellow Journalists: We Need to Do Better

Journalism must urgently address the legitimacy of elections and false claims to protect American democracy.

fromThe Nation

Media industry

Has the Mainstream Media Failed Us?

Betting on the news raises ethical questions for journalists

Newsrooms are partnering with prediction market platforms while prohibiting staff from using them, creating a conflict in journalism ethics.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

1 day ago

Man accused of killing Charlie Kirk pushes to ban cameras from court

Tyler Robinson seeks to ban courtroom cameras, claiming biased coverage jeopardizes his right to a fair trial in the murder case of Charlie Kirk.

fromTechCrunch

1 day ago

Man who hacked US Supreme Court filing system sentenced to probation | TechCrunch

Nicholas Moore was sentenced to a year of probation for hacking the U.S. Supreme Court and other government systems.

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.

SF politics

fromThe New Yorker

Eric Swalwell and the Modern-Media Reckoning

Eric Swalwell resigned from Congress amid multiple sexual misconduct allegations, including rape, which he denies.

Why Were They Silent for So Long?' Karoline Leavitt Rips Democrats Over Swalwell Scandal

Karoline Leavitt condemned Eric Swalwell's sexual misconduct allegations and criticized Democrats for their silence on his behavior.

SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts

The Supreme Court faces significant internal conflict as justices critique each other's views amid crucial upcoming rulings.

#trump

fromSlate Magazine

Left-wing politics

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Left-wing politics

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

fromFortune

US politics

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

US politics

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

US politics

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Left-wing politics

fromSlate Magazine

Trump's Corrupt Pardon Campaign Has Somehow Hit a New Low

Trump has issued approximately 1,600 pardons during his second term, significantly more than in his first term, with no signs of slowing down.

Left-wing politics

The supreme court needs to put limits on Trump's use of the pardoning power | Steven Greenhouse

Trump's pardons undermine democracy and ethics, deviating from Hamilton's vision of cautious presidential pardoning.

fromFortune

Federal judge dismisses Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for reporting on his Epstein ties | Fortune

A federal judge dismissed Trump's defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over Epstein-related claims, allowing for an amended complaint submission.

Key Journo Defiant Amid Trump Hunt For Leaker: I Will Protect My Sources'

Trump threatens journalist over source related to Iran airman rescue, emphasizing national security and potential jail time for non-compliance.

Give It Up Or Go to Jail!' Trump Threatens Media Company Over Alleged Rescue Leak

Trump threatened a media company over a leak regarding a U.S. military rescue mission in Iran, citing national security concerns.

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Social justice

Intellectual property law

A single Epstein email shines a light on myths about American justice and art | Alex Duran

Jes Staley's email reflects a racist view on cultural pacification and the role of hip-hop in society.

#cnn

fromHoodline

Manhattan Judge Lets CNN Privacy Suit Over Trackers Proceed

A class-action lawsuit against CNN for tracking user data will proceed to discovery after a judge's ruling on April 9, 2026.

fromBloomberglaw

Intellectual property law

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

CNN faces a class action for allegedly sharing consumer data without consent, violating California privacy law.

fromHoodline

Manhattan Judge Lets CNN Privacy Suit Over Trackers Proceed

A class-action lawsuit against CNN for tracking user data will proceed to discovery after a judge's ruling on April 9, 2026.

fromBloomberglaw

CNN Stuck With Suit Challenging Use of Online Tracking Tools

CNN faces a class action for allegedly sharing consumer data without consent, violating California privacy law.

A Prominent PR Firm Is Running a Fake News Site That's Plagiarizing Original Journalism at Incredible Scale

National Today is accused of blatant plagiarism by rewording and stealing content from various publications without crediting the original sources.

#surveillance

fromNextgov.com

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.

fromNextgov.com

DOJ to appeal intelligence court ruling over use of spying power

The Justice Department is appealing a ruling regarding the use of surveillance tools under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.

Fisa surveillance vote sparks fierce debate as Congress splits on warrantless monitoring

A controversial law allowing warrantless surveillance is set to expire, sparking intense debate over its renewal and potential reforms.

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#press-freedom

US politics

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Media industry

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

Media industry

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

fromAdvocate.com

LGBT

Defiant Don Lemon says 'the process is the punishment' after lawyers reveal feds took his phone

US news

Washington Post Demands FBI Return Seized Materials

A journalist filmed an ICE protest at a Minnesota church. Then federal agents showed up at her door

Journalist Georgia Fort livestreamed her arrest, highlighting concerns over press freedom and constitutional rights amid charges related to covering a protest.

US government 'chipping away' at press freedom

The Trump administration's actions are increasingly limiting press freedom in the United States.

When covering a protest leads to arrest, what protections do journalists really have? - Poynter

Journalist Carlos Sanchez was arrested while covering a protest, raising serious concerns about press freedom and the treatment of journalists in the field.

US news

US judge expresses concern about government's role in Washington Post raid

fromAdvocate.com

LGBT

Defiant Don Lemon says 'the process is the punishment' after lawyers reveal feds took his phone

US news

Washington Post Demands FBI Return Seized Materials

In America, Even Judges Have To Take Matters In To Their Own Hands - Above the Law

Judges are increasingly carrying guns for self-protection due to rising threats and inadequate security measures.

fromTechCrunch

Intellectual property law

Exclusive: Can AI judge journalism? A Thiel-backed startup says yes, even if it risks chilling whistleblowers

Aron D'Souza's startup Objection uses AI to challenge journalism claims, aiming to restore trust in media.

fromElectronic Frontier Foundation

Another Court Rules Copyright Can't Stop People From Reading and Speaking the Law

#ice

fromEngadget

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.

fromEngadget

The US government wants Reddit to snitch on one of its users through a grand jury

ICE is using a grand jury subpoena to identify a Reddit user who criticized the agency.

fromTNW | Government-Policy

A grand jury is trying to force Reddit to unmask a user who criticised ICE

Federal prosecutors are seeking to unmask a Reddit user who criticized an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting.

DA sued for paying prosecutor not to work

A lawsuit claims Santa Clara County DA Jeff Rosen wastes taxpayer money by paying a prosecutor to stay home amid budget cuts.

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.

Media industry

New York Times Reporters Set to Regain Pentagon Access After Court Ruling: Report

4 weeks ago

US judge blocks Pentagon's press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists with security risks for unauthorized information requests, citing free speech violations.

fromTruthout

Judge Strikes Down Updated Policy Restricting Journalists' Access to Pentagon

The Pentagon's interim policy restricting journalists' access was ruled unconstitutional by a federal judge, violating First Amendment press freedoms.

US: Pentagon must restore journalists' access, judge says

The Pentagon is defying a court order to restore access to credentialed reporters, as ruled by US District Judge Paul Friedman.

Media industry

New York Times Reporters Set to Regain Pentagon Access After Court Ruling: Report

4 weeks ago

US judge blocks Pentagon's press access policy after New York Times lawsuit

A federal judge blocked a Pentagon policy that threatened journalists with security risks for unauthorized information requests, citing free speech violations.

California Media Seek Access to Secret Warrants in Sheriff's Ballot Seizure Case | KQED

Sheriff Bianco obtained warrants to investigate ballot discrepancies in Riverside County, but the investigation is currently on hold due to legal challenges.

fromAbove the Law

Legal Ethics Roundup: Billing 34.5 Hours In A Day, New ABA Recusal Opinion, Shortcomings In SCOTUS Ethics Rules, Pro Se AI Sanctions, Extra Time For Bar Exam, Purging Immigration Judges & More - Above the Law

Lawyers must disclose information that could lead to a judge's disqualification, balancing this with client confidentiality obligations.

fromWIRED

4 days ago

The FCC Has a Fast Lane for Complaints About Trump's Media Critics

A conservative legal group expedited a complaint against Jimmy Kimmel and ABC by directly contacting the FCC chairman's office, bypassing standard procedures.

fromenglish.elpais.com

The Trump administration is trying to force Reddit to reveal the identity of an online ICE critic

The Trump administration is demanding Reddit user data, seen as an attack on freedom of expression and a violation of constitutional rights.

fromAxios

Judge tosses Trump's lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein letter

President Trump's defamation lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal was dismissed due to insufficient evidence of actual malice.

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

US judge drops Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US judge dismisses Trump lawsuit against Wall Stree Journal

A federal judge dismissed Trump's $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal, stating he failed to prove actual malice.

US politics

Judge dismisses Trump's $10B lawsuit over the Wall Street Journal's Epstein reporting

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2 weeks ago

Like journalists, prosecutors shaped a distorted view of crime. They can help fix it, too. - Poynter

Prosecutors and journalists both contribute to misleading public perceptions of crime, but prosecutors possess crucial data to tell a more accurate story.

Trump Says I Don't Know' If There's Any Evidence Against Top Dem He Wants Indicted

Trump expressed uncertainty about DOJ's evidence against Letitia James for new criminal charges, labeling her as corrupt and referencing past failed prosecutions.

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.

Trump Says I Don't Know' If There's Any Evidence Against Top Dem He Wants Indicted

Trump expressed uncertainty about DOJ's evidence against Letitia James for new criminal charges, labeling her as corrupt and referencing past failed prosecutions.

Judge dismisses Trump's lawsuit against Wall Street Journal and Murdoch

A Florida judge dismissed Donald Trump's lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over a report about a letter to Jeffrey Epstein, allowing re-filing.

Blanche Appears to Confirm DOJ Is Investigating Rescue Leak, Day After Trump Threatened to Jail Journo

An investigation into leaks of classified information regarding a downed airman is confirmed, with potential legal actions against reporters involved.

2 weeks ago

On Thin Ice for a Long Time': Fox Justice Correspondent Details How Epstein Doomed Bondi

Pam Bondi's handling of the Epstein files led to her ouster as Attorney General despite her close relationship with President Trump.

#federal-workforce

fromemptywheel

Privacy technologies

What Is DOJ Really After in Raiding Hannah Natanson? - emptywheel

fromEmptywheel

Media industry

What Is DOJ Really After in Raiding Hannah Natanson?

fromemptywheel

Privacy technologies

What Is DOJ Really After in Raiding Hannah Natanson? - emptywheel

fromEmptywheel

Media industry

What Is DOJ Really After in Raiding Hannah Natanson?

more#federal-workforce

fromAbove the Law

DOJ Attorney Throws Himself Under The Bus Rather Than Dragging Down Everyone Else - Above the Law

Assistant US attorney Rudy Renfer resigned after filing court briefs containing AI-generated fabricated quotes and false citations, then making misleading statements about the errors to a judge.

fromemptywheel

Accountability - emptywheel

Accountability for Trump and his administration is essential to prevent him from scapegoating Muslims for failures resulting from his Iran conflict decisions.

fromABA Journal

Federal judges may address 'illegitimate forms of criticism and attacks,' according to new ethics opinion

Federal judges may publicly defend the judiciary and speak on judicial independence, but should favor reasoned, nonpartisan, and controlled civic engagement.

fromTruthout

Grand Jury Declines to Indict Dems Who Who Urged Troops to Reject Illegal Orders

A federal grand jury declined to indict six Democratic lawmakers after the Trump DOJ sought charges over a video urging troops to refuse illegal orders.

fromEmptywheel

Fund Unchained Journalism of Emptywheel: It's All Because Of You

Emptywheel provides independent, deeply analytic investigative journalism led by Marcy Wheeler, requiring reader support to sustain its oversight, consistency, and staff.

fromTruthout

DOJ Under Congressional Scrutiny After Improper Redactions in Epstein Files

DOJ failed to comply with the Epstein Files Transparency Act, redacting mandated names while exposing survivors' identities and withholding millions of files.

CNN Reporter Rips Trump DOJ For Releasing Unredacted Nude Photos in Epstein Files: Really Egregious'

Department of Justice released Epstein-related documents with improperly redacted nude images showing faces and private locations, exposing possible victims before the images were removed.

fromNextgov.com

FBI gathered intelligence on reporters, religious orgs using 'assessment' authority, watchdog report says

FBI assessments examined over 1,000 journalists, religious groups, politicians and others using intelligence tools without needing a criminal predicate or warrant-level evidence.

MS NOW's Ari Melber Claims Don Lemon Indictment Seeks to Criminalize Reporting'

The unsealed DOJ indictment against Don Lemon and others contains language that could criminalize routine journalistic questioning and reporting on ICE presence.

#jeffrey-epstein

fromwww.twincities.com

3 months ago

US politics

Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files

US politics

New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld

fromwww.twincities.com

3 months ago

US politics

Justice Department says members of Congress can't intervene in release of Epstein files

US politics

New Epstein files fail to quell outrage as advocates claim documents are being withheld

TALK TO YOUR EDITORIAL BOARD': WaPo Readers Lambast Pathetically Late' Response to DOJ Seizing Its Reporter's Electronics

A judge ordered the government not to search a Washington Post reporter's seized electronic devices pending litigation.

Pulitzer Board Demands Disclosure of Unredacted' Mueller Report to Fight Trump's Defamation Lawsuit

The Pulitzer board seeks the unredacted Mueller Report and related records to defend against Trump's defamation suit over its refusal to rescind 2018 prizes.