First Amendment
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.
Disinformation Board Chief Sued Fox News For Alleging She Was Pro-Censorship. A Judge Agreed With Fox News.
The ruling underscores the controversial nature of government efforts to regulate “misinformation,” with the court supporting Fox’s right to free speech.
Court Allows Gina Carano’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against Disney To Proceed
Challenging corporate censorship.
Thin-Skinned Maine Governor Refers Social Media Criticism To Police
Governor Mills’s office involves law enforcement in response to social media backlash, raising concerns about free speech rights.
Democrats Push Google To Promote “Authoritative” Sources, Collaborate With Government on AI Overviews for Election and Health Topics
Government intervention in AI oversight could threaten free speech and stifle innovation.
From Prosecutor to Censor: Barbara McQuade’s Call to Erode Free Speech
Turning her focus from judicial duties to battling disinformation, McQuade suggests regulating algorithms as a means to bypass First Amendment challenges.
MembersThe First Amendment and AI: Reading Between the Lines of the Supreme Court’s Latest Social Media Ruling
The Supreme Court is hinting at how it sees the First Amendment as it relates to foreign companies and AI.