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Mike Pence Group Pushes Supreme Court to Ban TikTok
AAF defends national security as TikTok calls foul on First Amendment grounds.
IRS Under Fire for New Crypto Rules That Erode Privacy and Spark Legal Challenges
Crypto advocates sue IRS over new DeFi reporting rules, alleging overreach and privacy threats. Industry warns of stifled innovation.
UN Advances Pro-Censorship Agenda by Targeting Gaming Platforms Over Alleged “Radicalization” Risks
“Gaming intelligence” raises concerns over the UN’s shift from peacekeeping to online surveillance.
UN General Assembly to Adopt Controversial Cybercrime Treaty, Ignoring Privacy and Free Speech Concerns
Critics warn the Cybercrime Treaty could empower governments to expand surveillance and suppress dissent across borders.
TikTok, Facing Looming Ban, Petitions Supreme Court
TikTok petitions the Supreme Court, arguing a federal ban threatens free speech, business innovation, and an open internet in the US.
House Strikes a Blow to Censorship in Landmark Defense Bill Vote
The US House passes the NDAA 2025, targeting media bias by banning contracts with NewsGuard amid growing concerns over impartiality.
TikTok’s Last Stand Heads to the Supreme Court as App Ban Looms
TikTok faces a legal showdown as a court denies its bid to pause a law mandating divestment or removal by January 19.
State Department to Shut Down Controversial Censorship Hub but Critics May Call It a Rebrand
The US State Department plans to shut down the Global Engagement Center by December 23, amid allegations of domestic censorship and misuse of funds.
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Lawmakers Say KOSA Doesn’t Mandate Online Age Verification. It Effectively Does.
The Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) uses online safety as a pretext for increased control, paving the way for digital ID and threatening privacy.
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.
Bipartisan Push to Shield Free Speech Targets Abusive Lawsuits
The bipartisan Free Speech Protection Act aims to curb SLAPP lawsuits, shielding free speech and political action from frivolous, intimidating litigation.
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Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile Say They Have a Legal Right to Track You and Sell Your Data
The legal battle raises questions about privacy, corporate accountability, and the boundaries of regulatory power.
