First Amendment
TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court
TikTok petitions the Supreme Court, arguing a federal ban threatens free speech, business innovation, and an open internet in the US.
Justice Thomas Revives Emergency Injunction in Case to Halt Doctor Investigations Over COVID-19 Criticism
Supreme Court to deliberate on Stockton v. Ferguson, addressing First Amendment rights of doctors criticizing Covid policies and censorship claims.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Violates Free Speech and Due Process
TikTok and ByteDance challenge the US TikTok ban law, citing First Amendment violations, lack of evidence, and claims of unconstitutional targeting.
TikTok on the Clock: US Appeals Court Hits the “Ban” Button
TikTok faces a major threat as a US court upholds a law requiring ByteDance to divest or risk a ban, citing national security concerns over China ties.
Sheriff’s Viral Burger Blunder Becomes First Amendment Fight
The viral saga of a sheriff, a sandwich, and social media ignites questions of free speech and accountability in the digital age.
Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Picked For NIH Chief as Free Speech Takes Center Stage in Science
From courtroom battles over free speech to the helm of America’s top research institution, Bhattacharya’s rise embodies a push for transparency.
The $267 Million Price Tag on Censorship Efforts Under Biden
A 44-fold spending surge compared to Trump’s term aimed at suppressing “misinformation” now raises questions of constitutional overreach.
Texas Bill Would Restrict Online Conversation Surrounding Abortion
The bill rubs up against the First Amendment.
“Shutting Down CISA” Senator Paul Rand’s Crusade Against Online Censorship
Senator Paul’s stance ignites debate over CISA’s role.
Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Deepfake Law Seen as Threat to Free Speech
California’s deepfake law pits free speech against election integrity in a First Amendment showdown.
FCC’s Carr Demands Answers From Big Tech and Media Hall Monitor on Speech Suppression Claims
Tech giants face scrutiny for their roles in a “censorship cartel,” with free speech and ideological bias at the heart of the allegations.