Merrick Garland
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D.C. Circuit Strikes Down Gag Order Blocking X From Disclosing Government Data Requests in FBI Whistleblower Case
The court’s rejection of the gag order cracks open the secrecy around how federal power is used, and sometimes misused, behind closed doors.
TikTok Fights Back, Claims Ban Violates Free Speech and Due Process
TikTok and ByteDance challenge the US TikTok ban law, citing First Amendment violations, lack of evidence, and claims of unconstitutional targeting.
FBI Director Wray Uses Trump Assassination Attempt to Criticize Private Messaging
Wray’s remarks reveal a controversial stance that many see as an attack on essential online security measures.
Attorney General Garland Targets “Conspiracy Theories” After Launching “Election Threats Task Force” With FBI, Sparking Censorship Concerns
Critics argue Garland’s op-ed is an indirect attempt to sway public opinion ahead of the November election.
Justice Department Bizarrely Cites AI Threats to Deny Biden Audio Release
Concerns over AI deepfakes are cited as reason to withhold Biden-Hur audio recording from public release.
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The Rise and Reckoning of Ticketmaster: A Tale of Monopoly and Scandal
As the Justice Department files its lawsuit to break up the company, we analyze the case.
Garland and Wray Launch “Election Threats Task Force,” Sparking Censorship Concerns for 2024
Amidst heightened scrutiny and looming elections, Garland and Wray’s new plans on election security stir controversy and accusations of censorship.
TikTok Users File First Amendment Lawsuit Against US Government Ban
Facing a potential national ban, TikTok creators sue the US government, arguing that the new law stifles their First Amendment rights and jeopardizes their economic survival.
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The Secretive Government Program That Allows Law Enforcement to Access Phone Records of Innocent US Citizens
An opaque surveillance system.
“Mafia Tactics” Massie Grills Merrick Garland for DOJ Investigation of Elon Musk After He Exposed Government Censorship
Accusations of selective weaponization.
USA v. Google Opening – Ads and Empires: The Case Against Google
The trial that could change the internet forever.
DOJ and FBI Are Subpoenaed for Big Tech Censorship Documents
Called to hand over more documents about Government-directed censorship.
