First Amendment
Encinitas mayor threatened with lawsuit for blocking discussion on Facebook
Constituents are pushing back.
Obama suggests Big Tech algorithms needs to be regulated over “misinformation” problem
He wants federal inspectors to audit social media algorithms.
Barack Obama proposes “modifications” to online anonymity when people are “rude, obnoxious, cruel, or lie”
The former President suggested making anonymity contingent on circumstance and what people say.
Elon Musk buys 9.2% stake in Twitter after suggesting the platform needs to support free speech
Musk is now the single biggest shareholder.
Post office social media surveillance program found to be illegal
The Inspector General’s report has the findings.
Lawsuit: Biden admin pressuring Big Tech to censor COVID-19 “misinformation” violated First Amendment
The Biden administration’s constant censorship calls are being challenged.
Linfield University investigates professor over social media post
An alleged violation of Linfield’s promise of free expression.
NY Mayor Eric Adams says only citizens with upgraded iPhones to film at a distance should document police
Courts have argued documenting police action is protected by the First Amendment.
California city sued for First Amendment violation after cops arrested someone for filming them
Rights groups argue citizens have a right to film police.
Emails show US federal agencies urging Facebook to push “messages of duty” on COVID
More evidence of the close relationship with Big Tech and the federal government.
J&J tried to block publication of story about its secret plan to limit baby powder lawsuit payouts
A “restraint of speech on a matter of public interest.”
Spotify embraces Big Tech’s “content advisory” labels
Responding the the outrage.