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
SCOTUS refused to rule about anti-BDS laws and free speech. Here’s why - interview
US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib accused the Supreme Court of being far right for not hearing the case and ruling on the side of the BDS.
Israeli university lecturers should not push their politics - opinion
Administrations at universities in Israel have created a closed narrative on judicial reform by actively promoting protests against the government.
US Supreme Court convenes on petitions against anti-BDS laws
The American Civil Liberties Union Foundation filed a lawsuit on behalf of the Times in 2018. In 2019 the case was dismissed by the district court.
Russian system to scan internet for undesired content and dissent
Fines will be imposed for those sharing "LGBT propaganda," or share anti-Russian speech
Deplatforming extremists is an effective way to fight hate online - ADL
Organizations that are deplatformed may never recover their audience, a report by the Anti-Defamation League revealed.
Israel's gov't planning to restrict protests with heavy fines, easier arrests - report
Police will be able to heavily fine protesters if they "disobey police instructions" or do not agree to leave the area.
Itamar Ben-Gvir outlaws Palestinian flags in public spaces
PM Netanyahu earlier accused anti-government demonstrators of incitement, taking issue with the flying of Palestinian flags.
Israeli left-wing journalist released after arrest on suspicion of inciting terrorism
The Union of Journalists in Israel condemned the arrest, warning of a breach of freedom of the press.
Twitter suspends several US journalists, Musk cites 'doxxing' as reason
Twitter also suspended the official account of Mastodon, which has emerged as an alternative to Twitter since Musk's takeover.
In a first, Turkish court arrests journalist under 'disinformation' law
The arrest comes two months after parliament passed the legislation that President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling party said would protect the public.
