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German Court Allows Anti-Extremist Music Festival to Proceed

A German court overturned restrictions on the Jamel rockt den Förster music festival, allowing it to proceed with alcohol sales, after the local government sought rent for land use and subsequently imposed restrictions.

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Russia Passes Law Punishing Searches for Extremist Materials

The Russian State Duma passed a law imposing fines for searching for or accessing materials deemed extremist, even if not explicitly listed, and for improper VPN use, sparking widespread criticism even from pro-government figures and raising concerns about freedom of expression.

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Egyptian Court Removes Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah From Terrorist List

An Egyptian court removed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah from its terrorism list on July 21, 2024, potentially clearing a path for his release after years of imprisonment and international advocacy.

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Zambia's New Cybersecurity Law Sparks Free Speech Debate

Zambia's new cybersecurity law, signed by President Hichilema, allows for the interception of electronic communications and has sparked concerns about its impact on free speech and democratic processes. The law has already resulted in arrests and prompted legal challenges.

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55 Arrested in UK for Supporting Banned Palestine Action

At least 55 Palestine Action supporters were arrested in London on Saturday for demonstrating, bringing the total arrests to roughly 200 since the group was banned in July and classified as a terrorist organization following an incident involving damaged military aircraft.

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Massive Attack Creates Network to Fight Censorship of Pro-Palestine Artists

Massive Attack formed "Ethical Syndicate Palestine" to counter censorship of artists expressing support for Palestinian rights, citing the UK Lawyers for Israel's campaigns against Bob Vylan (whose "Death to the IDF" chant led to show cancellations) and Kneecap (facing charges after a London perform...

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German Court Allows Anti-Extremism Festival to Proceed

A German court overturned restrictions on the Jamel rockt den Förster anti-right extremism music festival, rejecting an alcohol ban and other county-imposed limitations due to a lack of evidence of a threat to public order, following a dispute over parking fees.

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Trump Administration Targeted Pro-Palestinian Scholars Using Lists from Pro-Israel Groups

The Trump administration used lists from pro-Israel groups Canary Mission and Betar to target and deport pro-Palestinian students and scholars; senior immigration officials testified to compiling over 100 reports based on 5,000 names, leading to arrests and a chilling effect on academic freedom.

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France Launches Criminal Probe into X Over Hate Speech

A French criminal investigation into X, formerly Twitter, was launched this month following complaints about hate speech and political influence. X is refusing to provide data to investigators, citing concerns about impartiality and free speech.

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State Department's Visa Revocations Based on Broad Antisemitism Definition Raises Free Speech Concerns

A federal court trial revealed the State Department, in collaboration with the White House, revoked the visas of multiple students and professors based on broad interpretations of antisemitism, leading to investigations and detentions; the judge suggested that non-citizens likely have the same First...

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Musician Syndicate Fights Back Against Intimidation for Gaza Criticism

A group of UK and Irish musicians formed a syndicate to protect artists facing intimidation for criticizing Israel's Gaza war and the role of foreign governments in funding it, citing legal actions and other tactics from UK Lawyers for Israel (UKLFI) that led to gig cancellations, police investigati...

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Australian Cleric Ordered to Post Online Corrections for Antisemitic Sermons

An Australian court ordered Sydney-based cleric Wissam Haddad to post online corrections for antisemitic sermons containing harmful racial stereotypes about Jewish people, which he delivered in November 2023, and to pay legal costs.

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