First Amendment
Senator Kamala Harris introduces new bill that takes aim at phrases “Chinese virus” and “Wuhan virus”
Two other senators support the bill.
MembersThe truth about Justice Clarence Thomas’ threat to absolute free speech
?Thomas’ opinion derives from an “originalist” perspective on the constitution and the context requires deeper reading.
Facebook deletes Michigan United Facebook group after media complaint
A local media outlet tried to portray the group as violent.
Congressman Paul Gosar asks AG Barr to investigate censorship of Laura Loomer and Paul Joseph Watson
Facebook has previously argued that its decision to brand Loomer dangerous is a “protected statement of opinion.”
Free Speech Alliance calls for an end to Facebook’s “Supreme Court” of speech authority
Groups are pushing back at the way Facebooks Oversight Board has been set up.
PA Governor Wolf didn’t get the memo, says social media is “forum for the exercise of First Amendment rights”
Big tech platforms are hardly a place for free speech.
MeWe is next on the media’s hitlist after allowing organization of anti-lockdown protests
Media are framing the content on the platform as encouraging people to “break state or local laws.” Yet, the protests aren’t illegal.
Antifa-supporting professor quotes free speech to receive $25,000 settlement from Iowa college
Antifa supports free speech now?
Brian France uses lawsuit to shut down Drunk Brian France parody account
SLAAP lawsuits are once again being used to suppress parody.
Facebook defends calling congressional candidate Laura Loomer “dangerous”
Facebook argues that Laura Loomer being banned from other platforms demonstrates others agree she’s “dangerous.”
Court hears final arguments in Laura Loomer and Freedom Watch’s censorship suit against Google, Facebook, Twitter
Loomer and Freedom Watch argued that social media companies should be held liable for First Amendment violations.
Infowars app banned from Google Play Store after Alex Jones questioned social distancing
The Google Play Store was one of the last remaining big tech platforms where Infowars could distribute its content.