Topic: Espionage Act
The Espionage Act has been used to target whistleblowers and journalists, raising significant concerns about free speech and government overreach. High-profile cases, such as those involving Julian Assange and Edward Snowden, highlight the dangers of using this law to suppress dissent and punish those who expose government misconduct. The implications for press freedom and individual rights are profound, as the act continues to be a tool for censorship and surveillance.
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After 14 Years of Confinement, Journalist Julian Assange Calls on Europe to Defend Freedom of Expression
Julian Assange warns European lawmakers of a growing threat to journalistic freedom after 14 years of legal battles.
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Assange’s Plea: A Controversial End to a 14-Year Legal Struggle and the Impact on Free Speech
Assange’s plea deal raises concerns over press freedom and the precedent it sets for national security reporting.
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Bipartisan Letter Calls on Biden To Drop Charges Against Julian Assange
The letter calls for President Biden to drop plans for extradition.
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Pompeo, CIA sued for spying on journalists and Assange lawyers
New surveillance allegations.
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UK Home Secretary decides to extradite Julian Assange to the US
The US suggests exposing war crimes is a crime in itself.
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UK judge formally approves Julian Assange’s extradition to the US
UK Home Secretary Priti Patel will now decide whether to grant the extradition.
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Rights groups request US drops Assange extradition request
A new joint letter.
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Joe Biden’s attitude to free speech is a mixed bag
?Biden’s history gives people a taste of what to expect going forward.
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Journalist Julian Assange will NOT be extradited to the US to face trial, UK judge rules
The judge’s ruling was on health grounds, not free speech.
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The Crowded Theater Myth How an Outdated Metaphor Fuels Modern Censorship
The misuse of “shouting fire in a crowded theater” continues to justify censorship, despite its outdated legal basis in free…
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President Trump considers pardoning Edward Snowden
Trump says he’s looking into pardoning the NSA whistleblower.
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US Government confirms in Assange extradition trial no one was harmed as a result of WikiLeaks publications
Julian Assange’s extradition trial began today.