New York
New York’s “SAFE” Digital ID Act For Kids Threatens Online Free Speech and Privacy
Critics argue that the proposed legislation would infringe on First Amendment rights by tying online activity to government-issued IDs.
NRA Triumphs in Free Speech Battle with Former NY Regulator
Unanimous ruling reinforces limits on governmental power to suppress speech through private intermediaries.
Elon Musk Seemingly Supports NY “Child Safety” Bill for Digital ID and Limiting “Addictive” Feeds
Digital ID could undermine online anonymity and free speech.
New York DA Bragg Pushes for Ghost Gun YouTube Content Removal
Manhattan DA urges YouTube to remove ghost gun videos, alleging links between gaming and DIY firearm tutorials.
New York Attorney General’s Crusade Against VDARE Sparks Debate Over Free Speech and Ideological Targeting
Letitia James targets a website, igniting a fierce debate over the boundaries of free speech and the power of legal tactics.
Major League Baseball Begins Biometric Facial Recognition Scans
A new controversial form of ticketing that raises privacy concerns.
New York Judge Rejects Motion To Dismiss a Lawsuit Against Social Media Companies for Allegedly Radicalizing Mass Shooter
The decision raises concerns that “negligent design” theories could be used to circumvent Section 230 immunity.
Supreme Court Seems Sympathetic to NRA’s Claims Against New York Debanking Pressure Case
The oral hearings suggest an overall degree of favorability towards the NRA’s allegations of First Amendment violations.
Second Circuit Set To Hear Oral Arguments in Rumble’s Free Speech Case Against New York’s Online Censorship Law
The hearing will take place on Friday.
Legal Filing Defends Douglass Mackey’s Free Speech Rights
New Amicus Brief.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul Announces Plans to Implement Pre-Crime Surveillance, Target Online “Hate”
Expanding the scope of a surveillance unit that was established after the 2022 Buffalo mass shooting.