Topic: AFL
The AFL tag highlights the intersection of free speech, privacy, and government surveillance, particularly in relation to the actions of various institutions and tech companies. It covers issues such as censorship, legal battles over speech rights, and the collaboration between government agencies and private platforms to regulate online discourse. These developments raise significant concerns for those advocating for individual liberties and the protection of free expression.
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Montgomery County Schools Settle Lawsuit Over Blocking on X
A six-figure settlement forces Montgomery County schools to reckon with a censorship scandal they tried to delete.
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Ohio Northern Sues Professor Scott Gerber for Defending His Rights in Court
ONU’s lawsuit against Gerber raises concerns about academic freedom and the use of legal action to silence dissent.
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Documents Show CISA Monitored and Influenced Domestic Speech on COVID-19 Through Private Sector Partners
Private entities were enlisted to flag content, even accurate information, under the guise of evolving pandemic narratives.
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Civil Liberties Groups Push DOJ to Probe UK-US Collusion in Online Censorship
AFL calls for DOJ probe into foreign ties behind alleged censorship by Center for Countering Digital Hate.
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Telegram Founder’s Arrest and Brazil Censorship Spark Censorship Legal Battle with US Agencies
America First Legal’s lawsuit seeks to uncover potential US government involvement in international free speech suppression efforts.
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Behind Closed Doors: The UK and US Plot Global Speech Crackdown
The Biden administration takes lessons from the UK’s Counter Disinformation Unit.
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Biden-Harris Administration is Probed for Potential Role in Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s Arrest
A new Freedom of Information request.
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New Documents Show the FBI Implemented Nationwide Social Media Monitoring Ahead of the 2022 Midterms
Lawsuit reveals FBI’s extensive monitoring of domestic social media.
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Unveiling the Brennan-Clapper Files: How January 6 Shifted Surveillance Powers
Documents reveal intelligence policies shifted to target religious groups, military members, and Trump supporters.












