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Sixth Circuit Court Allows Tennessee to Enforce Online Digital ID Laws
Tennessee’s age verification law moves forward despite concerns over privacy violations and questionable effectiveness in protecting minors.
Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie Is Sued for Alleged First Amendment Violation Over Social Media Block
Thomas DeVore claims his First Amendment rights were violated after being banned from McCombie’s government-linked Facebook page for political criticism.
Mark Zuckerberg Calls Biden Administration’s Pressure to Censor COVID-19 Content “Illegal”
But made no legal attempts to challenge the censorship demands.
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Full Breakdown: Supreme Court Weighs Free Speech Against National Security in TikTok Ban Arguments
Here’s a breakdown of how oral arguments went and what will likely happen next.
Here’s Everything You Still Can’t Say on “Free Speech” Meta Platforms
If you think Meta is now a free speech platform, don’t hold your breath.
New Study Alleges TikTok Algorithm Favors Pro-China Content
Researchers uncover TikTok’s stark divergence from rival platforms in curating politically sensitive content.
Free Speech or Reputation Repair? Meta’s Bid to Start Over Now It’s Politically Convenient
Zuckerberg aims to rewrite Meta’s history with free expression push.
Elon Musk Faces Criticism Over Policies on X Amid Demonetization and Deverification Controversy
Musk defends demonetization policies as a stand for “free speech,” not “paid speech.”
New York Governor Hochul Signs Controversial Online Safety Bill, Renewing Free Speech Concerns
State-mandated reporting on “hate speech” raises fears of unchecked power over online discourse.
Donald Trump Urges Supreme Court to Delay TikTok Ban Amid First Amendment Concerns
A delay could reshape the digital landscape while redefining government power over online platforms.
NewsGuard Criticizes FCC’s Brendan Carr for Questioning Its Role in Alleged “Censorship Cartel”
NewsGuard claims its ratings promote transparency, but critics question their role in broader censorship frameworks.
New Jersey Mom Targeted by Military and Homeland Security for Questioning LGBTQ+ Poster at Elementary School
A mother’s Facebook post about a school poster spiraled into military scrutiny, law enforcement intervention, and a landmark free speech lawsuit.
