First Amendment
Democrats, Former Disinfo Board Chief, Defend Government-Big Tech Ties, Dismiss Censorship-Industrial Complex at House Hearing on First Amendment Safeguards
Jankowicz stood firm in her narrative, brushing off documented censorship claims as elaborate political fan fiction.
UK Tries To Wield Censorship Laws Globally, Clashing with Gab and Kiwi Farms over Free Speech and Jurisdiction
Ofcom’s notices to Gab and Kiwi Farms mark the first major test of the UK’s extraterritorial approach to online regulation.
MembersFrom Hashtag to Handcuffs: The AI Surveillance Machine Monitoring Protest Tweets
Your right to assemble now comes with a digital trail and a police escort.
Maryland Faces First Amendment Battle Over Satirical Meme Account Targeting Governor Wes Moore
A pseudonymous meme account is testing how much satire and criticism a democracy can tolerate before it lawyers up.
Documents Reveal Government-Backed Censorship Network Involving GEC, USAID, and Private Media Firms
Government-backed censorship tools extended far beyond foreign disinformation, shaping domestic narratives with the help of private media enforcers.
Kentucky Official Sued for Violating Whistleblower’s First Amendment Rights
A Kentucky official faces a First Amendment lawsuit after blocking a whistleblower from his public social media page.
Speech, Censure, and the Fight Over Fair Play: Maine Rep. Laurel Libby Takes Her Battle to Court
Libby says she’s not just fighting for her seat—she’s fighting for the right to call it like she sees it.
Maine Lawmaker Censored: The Facebook Post That Sparked a Free Speech Showdown
Lawmakers debating policy is a cornerstone of democracy — so what does it mean when one is punished for doing just that?
Supreme Court Pressures Meta: Justices Demand Response in CHD Censorship Case
The Supreme Court’s request suggests growing judicial interest in the relationship between tech platforms and government influence.
National Science Foundation Faces FOIA Requests Over Funding of Online Speech Moderation Tools
ADF seeks transparency on NSF’s role in online speech moderation with FOIA requests.
California’s Social Media Law Gutted: Court Strikes Down Key Censorship Provisions
California’s social media “transparency” law is gutted after legal defeat, leaving only minimal reporting requirements.