First Amendment
FBI partners with social media platforms to target “misinformation”
Particularly around COVID and the election.
The Crowded Theater Myth How an Outdated Metaphor Fuels Modern Censorship
The misuse of “shouting fire in a crowded theater” continues to justify censorship, despite its outdated legal basis in free speech debates.
Job Creators Network video wanted to show how small businesses are hurt by riots. YouTube restricted it.
Restricted videos have severe cuts to reach and visibility on the platform.
YouTube restricts video that defense says exonerates Kyle Rittenhouse
The legal team have faced obstacles on all major Big Tech platforms.
South Carolina teacher loses job over Facebook memes
An increasing trend, even in public schools that are supposed to be bound by the First Amendment.
As attempts to cancel J.K. Rowling intensify, the ACLU accuses “famous authors” of attacking trans people
The ACLU’s recent condemnation of Rowling’s statements represent a stark contrast to its stated goal of preserving individual rights and liberties.
MembersHow Big Tech companies defend against censorship lawsuits
? The First Amendment to the US Constitution and Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act give these companies far-reaching legal protections.
Kyle Rittenhouse lead defense lawyer John Pierce locked out of Twitter over tweet advocating for his client
Twitter’s censorship of Rittenhouse’s defense team continues.
Kyle Rittenhouse lawyer Lin Wood threatens to sue Twitter over censorship
“I’m going to take Jack Dorsey’s ass down.”
Teacher sues school after being fired for criticizing curriculum on Facebook
She argues her First Amendment rights have been violated.
Children’s Health Defense sues Facebook and fact-checkers for censoring its content
The group alleges Facebook suppresses its factual content and marks it as false.
YouTube joins Twitter in banning content around “hacked” material in the run up to the election
In 2016, hacked materials played a big part in the US presidential election. In 2020, users may not be allowed to talk about any on mainstream platforms.