Regina Morrison
Regina M. Morrison is an opinion reporter covering state and local government overreach, with a focus on surveillance, censorship, and civil liberties. With a sharp eye for policy shifts and a deep commitment to free speech, she unpacks how emerging laws and quiet bureaucratic decisions impact everyday citizens. Her reporting cuts through the noise to expose the creeping expansion of state power—and what it means for those who dare to dissent. [email protected]
Flock Camera Error Gets Innocent Driver Boxed In by Police
Between a Los Angeles photo shoot and a Minnesota Kohl’s, a private camera network decided a car reviewer was a car thief.
NJ Judge Censors News Video He Admits He Never Watched
This is what a prior restraint looks like when nobody is in a rush to end one.
SCOTUS Rejects Citizen Journalist’s Case Against Officials Who Arrested Her for Asking Police Questions
The Supreme Court’s silence left standing a legal framework where asking a government official a question can land a journalist in handcuffs, with no one responsible for putting them there.
Angela Lipps Spent 108 Days in Jail Because a Facial Recognition Algorithm Was Wrong
The software was wrong, but Angela Lipps still had to spend 108 days in a Tennessee jail proving it.
The Facebook Joke That Put a Veteran in Handcuffs
A Facebook meme meant as local humor has turned into a felony case that says more about power than parody.
Wyoming Parent Wins Free Speech Lawsuits Against Sweetwater County School Officials
Her defiance turned small-town politics into a proving ground for the First Amendment.
MembersAcross Counties and Cities, The Eyes and Ears Are On
Constant watching. Public microphones. This is what happens when budget shortfalls meet venture capital solutions.
Maryland Faces First Amendment Battle Over Satirical Meme Account Targeting Governor Wes Moore
A pseudonymous meme account is testing how much satire and criticism a democracy can tolerate before it lawyers up.
Maine Lawmaker Censored: The Facebook Post That Sparked a Free Speech Showdown
Lawmakers debating policy is a cornerstone of democracy — so what does it mean when one is punished for doing just that?
Idaho’s Free Speech Crackdown: House Speaker’s Bill Would Make Lying a Felony
A proposed Idaho bill would make knowingly spreading false information a felony, raising serious concerns about free speech and government overreach.