Free speech
New Missouri law forcing schools to target antisemitism sparks intense First Amendment concerns
It mandates that educational institutions treat antisemitic harassment or discrimination against students or employees “in an identical manner to discrimination motivated by race.”
Masked pro-Palestinian protesters disrupt Cal Poly talk by wounded IDF veterans
Federal judge blocks Texas drag ban, ruling the law violates free speech rights
US judge dismisses X lawsuit over New York law requiring hate speech disclosures
New York seeks dismissal of lawsuit by Elon Musk's X/Twitter over hate speech law
Musk's company argued that New York's law unconstitutionally exposed it to lawsuits and big fines unless it disclosed "highly sensitive and controversial speech" that the state found objectionable.
Trump-backed targeting of pro-Palestinian activists for deportation is unlawful, US judge rules
A federal judge ruled Trump’s administration violated free speech by revoking visas and deporting students over pro-Palestinian advocacy during the Gaza war.
Trump’s war on speech: From journalists to jokers, no one is safe - opinion
Trump is waging a dangerous and paranoid war on free speech, a free press, and free expression, the author writes.
Trump's Pentagon says press must agree not to disclose sensitive information
Reporters face potential credential loss under new Pentagon rules requiring approval before publishing sensitive military information, sparking media outcry.
The Fight for a Good Name
Where do we draw the line between freedom of expression and the right to defend one’s reputation in a democratic society?
Federal judge orders Mahmoud Khalil to be released by Friday on $1 bond
Khalil was the first leader of last year’s pro-Palestinian student protests to be arrested under the Trump administration’s push to deport non-citizens who they said fueled antisemitism on campuses.
HRW decries German proposal to revoke citizenship of antisemites, terror supporters
HRW warned the proposal lacked definitions for antisemites and terrorist supporters, risking arbitrary enforcement without clear legal safeguards.
'It's up to us to fix this': Obama urges universities to defend academic freedom
“The idea of cancelling a speaker who comes to your campus, trying to shout them down and not letting them speak [...] that’s not what America should be about," Obama said.
Ben-Gurion University lifts suspension on lecturer who criticized IDF, Israel
The suspension was lifted on Tuesday after the lecturer apologized and said he would refrain from posting content that could offend or harm students in the future.
Meta drops restrictions which protected LGBTQ community
Meta's global policy chief stated, "It’s not right that things can be said on TV or the floor of Congress but not on our platforms."
