First Amendment
Judge Challenges Appeals Court Over Computer Monitoring Ban in January 6 Parole
Despite the appeals court ruling it overreach, a federal judge is pushing to re-impose invasive computer surveillance on a January 6 convict.
LAPD Foundation Tries To Use Trademark Claim To Shutdown Critical Merch
The LAPD foundation’s threat to Cola over “Fuck the LAPD” highlights how rights claims can be used to crush criticism.
“Weasel Words” – Stella Assange Challenges US Over Julian’s Fate
Stella Assange claims US diplomatic assurances offer no real protection for Julian under the First Amendment.
Judge Halts Texas AG’s Pursuit of Media Matters
A judge has granted Media Matters a reprieve by pausing AG Paxton’s investigation.
Appeals Court Vacates “Disinformation” Monitoring of Jan. 6 Defendant’s Computer
A landmark ruling challenges the bounds of probation in the modern age.
Supreme Court Is Asked To Resolve Split Decision in Social Media Censorship Lawsuit
The case involves three plaintiffs who allege their First Amendment rights were violated when the US Surgeon General and HHS directed Twitter to suspend and censor them for criticizing the government’s Covid response.
UK High Court Opens a Path for Assange To Appeal US Extradition
Assange has been granted an appeal if the US doesn’t make several provisions.
Washington Post Backs State Department’s Global Engagement Center Amid Censorship Controversies
The entity has flagged social media posts for censorship and has been sued for its promotion of censorship technology.
ACLU Targets a Whistleblower, Accused of Rejecting Its Free Speech Roots
The ACLU subpoenaed communications between a whistleblower and a journalist.
Supreme Court Appears Wary of Blocking Biden Admin-Big Tech Censorship Collusion
The justices appeared receptive to the government’s argument that “persuading” private parties to remove content doesn’t violate the First Amendment.
The Dangerous Language and First Amendment Challenges of the Rushed Anti-TikTok Bill
The bill grants the President comprehensive powers over online apps and websites.
Supreme Court Unanimously Rules Public Can Sue Officials Who Block Them on Social Media in Some Circumstances
A two-pronged test to determine a First Amendment violation.