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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.
MembersLawmakers 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.
MembersVerizon, 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.
Geofence Warrants Under Fire as Fourth Circuit Reconsiders Key Ruling
Could geofence warrants redefine the boundaries of the Fourth Amendment?
Biden Era To End With a Showdown Over Big Tech Censorship Evidence
Republicans warn departing officials against destroying evidence as new Congress pledges continued oversight.
FCC’s Carr Demands Answers From Big Tech and Media Hall Monitor on Speech Suppression Claims
Tech giants face scrutiny for their roles in a “censorship cartel,” with free speech and ideological bias at the heart of the allegations.
MembersFrom Border Security to Big Brother: How Immigration Social Media Surveillance Also Monitors Americans
The Biden administration’s expanded surveillance program strays far from promised immigration reform, edging toward a new era of mass monitoring.
Rumble Rises on Election Night, Powers Record-Breaking Audience Surge
Rumble breaks streaming records as election coverage fuels a surge in politically driven live audiences.
Inside the Push for Police-Run “Misinformation” Units
With private influence growing, Lexipol’s call for a law enforcement “Misinformation Unit” causes a stir.