Tag #First Amendment

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Senate Weighs Landmark Press Freedom Act Amidst Trump-Era Concerns

The Senate is considering the bipartisan Press Act, which would protect journalists from government demands for communications and jail time for refusing to reveal sources, offering stronger protections than existing reporter's privilege.

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Judge to Rule on Infowars Sale to The Onion Amid Collusion Claims

A Texas judge will rule on the sale of Alex Jones' Infowars to The Onion, despite a higher competing bid, amid allegations of collusion and fraud involving the Sandy Hook families, who pledged to forgo some proceeds to benefit other creditors.

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Idaho News Organizations Sue Over Lethal Injection Secrecy

Three Idaho news organizations are suing the state's prison director, alleging that the state's practice of hiding the administration of lethal injection drugs behind screens violates the First Amendment right to observe the entire execution process; this is the third such lawsuit against Idaho sinc...

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Federal Anti-SLAPP Law Introduced to Protect Free Speech

Senators Ron Wyden, and Representatives Jamie Raskin and Kevin Kiley introduced the Free Speech Protection Act (FSPA), a federal Anti-SLAPP law modeled after the UPEPA, to protect free speech in federal courts by allowing quicker dismissal of meritless lawsuits, addressing jurisdictional inconsisten...

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Trump Opposes PRESS Act Protecting Journalists

Former President Trump urged Republicans to block the PRESS Act, a bill that seeks to protect journalists from government overreach.

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Judge Denies Combs' Gag Order Request

A federal judge rejected Sean "Diddy" Combs' attempt to silence potential witnesses in his sex trafficking case, citing the alleged victims' First Amendment rights. Combs also filed a new bail request, claiming new information undermines the prosecution's case.

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"Justice Department Violated Rules in Seizing Reporters' Records During Trump Administration"

"A Justice Department watchdog report reveals that federal prosecutors violated internal guidelines while seizing reporters' and congressional staffers' communications records during Trump's administration, raising concerns about potential future actions under new leadership."

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Appeals Court Upholds Law Potentially Banning TikTok in the U.S.

A federal appeals court upheld a law mandating TikTok sever ties with ByteDance or face a U.S. ban by mid-January, rejecting First Amendment challenges; the decision, which TikTok plans to appeal, cites national security concerns over data and algorithm manipulation.

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Alabama City Ordered to Include LGBTQ+ Group in Christmas Parade

A federal judge in Alabama ordered Prattville to allow an LGBTQ+ group, Prattville Pride, to participate in its Christmas parade after the mayor banned them due to unspecified safety concerns, citing the group's First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.

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NJ Township's "Prop" Ban, Including American Flag, Stirs Free Speech Debate

Edison Township, NJ, council's new rules barring "props," including the U.S. flag and Constitution, at meetings sparked protests and a warning from a free speech organization; one resident was removed after waving a flag.

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Journalist Fights for Source Protection in Contempt of Court Case

Veteran journalist Catherine Herridge fights for source protection in a high-stakes legal battle that highlights the conflict between press freedom and legal access to information.

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