First Amendment
Senator Schmitt Challenges Big Tech Collaboration with Feds
Schmitt demands transparency on alleged government collusion with Big Tech to suppress dissenting voices.
UK High Court Allows Assange to Challenge US Extradition
Assange’s fight for freedom continues amid fears of a 175-year sentence and dubious US assurances.
TikTok Users File First Amendment Lawsuit Against US Government Ban
Facing a potential national ban, TikTok creators sue the US government, arguing that the new law stifles their First Amendment rights and jeopardizes their economic survival.
Meta’s Oversight Board Adopts International “Norms” Instead of US Free Speech Principles
Global reach prompts Meta to prioritize international norms, diverging from traditional US free speech principles.
RFK Jr. Files Lawsuit Against Meta, Alleging Censorship of Presidential Campaign Video
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is running as an independent candidate in the upcoming US presidential election, has announced that he filed a lawsuit against Meta (Facebook and Instagram) in the US District Court for the Northern District of California. Kennedy alleges that the two platforms censor
UNC’s Crusade Against Anonymous Apps Sparks Free Speech Firestorm
UNC to ban anonymous social apps in a controversial move to curb “reckless behavior,” sparking debate over free speech implications.
How a Maine Man’s Humorous Tweet Sparked a Secret Service Saga
A probe into satirical tweets about Biden raises concerns over Secret Service’s scrutiny of protected speech, spotlighting potential government overreach.
TikTok Fights Back Against Ban
TikTok’s legal challenge asserts that the new law not only threatens its existence but may also set a dangerous precedent for free speech online.
Romney Suggests Negative Perception of Israel Adds to Why There’s “Overwhelming Support” for TikTok Ban
Secretary Blinken and Senator Romney discuss Israel’s PR struggles in the social media era at the 2024 Sedona Forum.
Maricopa County and Arizona State Collaborate To Surveil Social Media and Censor “Misinformation”
Arizona’s latest free speech controversy unveils a complex web of alleged collusion between state officials and social media giants.
New York DA Bragg Pushes for Ghost Gun YouTube Content Removal
Manhattan DA urges YouTube to remove ghost gun videos, alleging links between gaming and DIY firearm tutorials.
Biden Clears Path for Potential TikTok Ban
ByteDance is given one year to comply.