Gavin Newsom
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.
Newsom Defends Wildfire Response, Tells Biden Online “Misinformation” Needs to be Combatted
On the same day Biden is facing criticism for previous attempts to censor online “misinformation.”
Rumble Sues California Over Censorship Law That Impacts Satire
California’s new laws draw fire for allegedly turning tech platforms into arbiters of political speech, raising free speech concerns.
Elon Musk’s X Sues California Over Deepfake Law Seen as Threat to Free Speech
California’s deepfake law pits free speech against election integrity in a First Amendment showdown.
The Babylon Bee Speaks Out After Scoring a Win Against California’s Political Satire Policing
The reprieve allows The Babylon Bee and other satirists to continue unfettered political humor.
Court Blocks Newsom’s Unconstitutional Attempt to Muzzle Parody During Election Season
An inunction is in place with immediate effect.
Governor Newsom Rejects Controversial AI Bill, Not Over Censorship Fears But for Not Going Far Enough
Governor Newsom’s veto highlights a push for broader, more stringent AI regulations.
The Babylon Bee Strikes Back: Lawsuit Takes on California’s Anti-Satire Laws
The second lawsuit of its kind.
Digital IDs Are Coming to Social Media in California’s Crackdown
Critics warn digital IDs may threaten privacy and First Amendment rights.
Parody Under Fire: Gavin Newsom Threatens Elon Musk for Kamala Harris Video
California’s latest law targets parody and deepfakes, sparking a clash between free speech advocates and “protecting democracy” initiatives.
Gavin Newsom Just Signed an AI-Deepfake Ban That Could Impact Free Speech. This Is the First Lawsuit Against It.
California’s new laws could set a dangerous precedent for regulating satire and political speech.
California’s New AI Law Proposals Could Impact Memes
Critics warn that the broad language in the bill could lead to unintended censorship of satire, parody, or memes under the guise of combating deepfakes.