First Amendment
Bill Gates Laments First Amendment Strength on “Misinformation,” Advocates For Digital ID
Free speech and privacy concerns.
Court Blocks Parts of California’s Social Media Law in Free Speech Clash
Emphasizing that “transparency” laws cannot override First Amendment protections.
Biden-Harris Administration is Probed for Potential Role in Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
A new Freedom of Information request.
Biden-Harris Administration Defends Big Tech Censorship Pressure Following Zuckerberg’s Admission
The White House dismisses Zuckerberg’s regret over government pressure, raising concerns about First Amendment erosion.
Government and Private Groups Still Unite to Target Election “Misinformation”
The blurred lines between protection and censorship.
North Carolina Is Challenged on Its Ballot Box Selfie Ban
The lawsuit challenges North Carolina’s restrictions on “ballot selfies,” framing the issue as a fight for First Amendment rights and the preservation of political expression in the digital age.
San Francisco City Council Bans Rental Data Websites, Faces First Amendment Concerns
Critics argue the ban sidesteps addressing the real causes of San Francisco’s housing crisis, while raising potential First Amendment issues by restricting access to information.
Letitia James Demands Big Tech Curb Election “Misinformation”
AG Letitia James urges AI and social media giants to curtail election misinformation, stoking debate over free speech and potential censorship.
Judges Back Meta in Vaccine “Misinformation” Battle, Free Speech Advocates Vow to Fight On
Meta wins in court, but dissent raises alarm over government involvement in social media censorship.
X and Rumble’s Lawsuit Topples Alleged Censorship Cartel
Facing accusations of acting as an advertising cartel, GARM’s shutdown raises questions about the future of digital monetization fairness.
FBI To Resume Meetings With Social Media Companies, Ignoring Censorship Concerns
As the US gears up for another election, concerns over FBI’s renewed engagement with social media giants raise fears of political censorship under the guise of combating foreign influence.
Political Scientist Wins Injunction Against University of Oregon Officials Over Social Media Censorship
UO must now allow posts from Bruce Gilley, despite past censorship claims.