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politics2 hours ago•2 min saved

Federal court strikes down Texas drag-show ban, upholding free speech

A federal judge struck down Texas Senate Bill 12, a 2023 law restricting drag shows, ruling it unconstitutional under the First Amendment and blocking enforcement by Attorney General Ken Paxton. Judge David Hittner said the law was overly broad and vague, potentially criminalizing ordinary performances, and advised critics who are offended to simply not attend. The law carried fines for venues and up to a year in jail for performers and had endured years of litigation.

via NBC News|

#court-ruling #drag-show #first-amendment

courts8 hours ago•21 min saved

Texas drag-show ban ruled unconstitutional again by federal judge

A federal judge reaffirmed that Texas Senate Bill 12, a 2023 law restricting drag performances, is unconstitutional and paused the law again after the 5th Circuit’s reconsideration instructions, finding its broad definitions could criminalize constitutionally protected performances and violate the First Amendment; the suit was brought by LGBTQ+ groups and drag performers.

via The Texas Tribune|

#courts #drag-show #first-amendment

law1 day ago•7 min saved

Judge Rules FIU Violated Students' Free Speech in ICE Protest

Judge Jacqueline Becerra granted a preliminary injunction, ruling FIU likely violated the First Amendment by disciplining seven students who silently protested FIU’s ICE partnership; the court blocked enforcement of the indoor 'expressive activities' ban and paused disciplinary actions, noting the protest did not disrupt the event. The case, involving the FIU ICEBreakers, continues as campus free-speech protections remain at issue.

via WLRN|

#first-amendment #fiu #free-speech

us-news1 day ago•128 min saved

Court orders WaPo to reinstate Black columnist after Kirk-related firing

A court-ordered decision requires The Washington Post to reinstate a Black opinion writer who was fired after Charlie Kirk posts, a ruling that amplifies debates over free expression and Black representation in media, with NABJ criticizing the firing as part of broader concerns about Black voices being silenced in journalism.

via AP News|

#black-journalist #charlie-kirk #first-amendment

politics2 days ago•6 min saved

California Privacy Law Sparks First Amendment Clash Over Doxxing and Journalism

Governor Newsom signed AB 2624 expanding address-protection for immigration-service workers. Supporters say it shields workers from doxxing, while critics warn it could hinder journalists and investigations, fueling a looming First Amendment fight with Republicans urging DOJ intervention. The law, branded by critics as the “Stop Nick Shirley Act,” is set to take effect Oct. 1, 2027, and is likely to face legal challenges.

via New York Post|

#california #first-amendment #nick-shirley

politics3 days ago•3 min saved

Free-speech group questions use of Comey novel in threat indictment

A PEN America statement criticizes prosecutors for citing James Comey’s novel FDR Drive to bolster an indictment alleging he threatened Trump. The DoJ argues a seashell image post with the code “8647” could be read as a threat and involved cross-state transmission, while Comey and his lawyers say the post was protected speech and not a true threat. The case hinges on whether fiction or a literary metaphor can be used to criminalize free expression.

via The Guardian|

#comey #doj #fdr-drive

politics4 days ago•6 min saved

Appeals court trims damages in O’Keefe undercover sting case

The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned most of a $130,000 judgment against James O’Keefe and Project Veritas tied to a 2016 undercover video of Democracy Partners, ruling that publishing footage obtained by subterfuge isn’t protected by the First Amendment and that much of the harm stemmed from lawful undercover reporting elsewhere; the court wiped out the large damages and may have reduced the award to a nominal amount, a decision welcomed by O’Keefe and prompting consideration of next steps by Creamer’s attorney.

via Politico|

#first-amendment #law #media

politics6 days ago•22 min saved

ABC Sues FCC, Alleges Trump-Linked Pressure Behind License Actions

ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC, arguing that the commission’s order for early license renewals and ongoing investigations were part of a Trump-era effort to punish ABC for its coverage. The filing highlights Trump’s public calls to revoke licenses, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s remarks, and a broad inquiry into The View’s politics as evidence of political influence intended to chill free speech. ABC seeks a court remedy, including a temporary halt to the renewal proceedings, contending the actions threaten press independence beyond ABC alone.

via Deadline|

#abc #fcc #first-amendment

world7 days ago•18 min saved

White House escalates attack on CNN reporter, dragging her children into it

The White House escalated its feud with CNN by publicly attacking White House correspondent Kirsten Holmes after a pointed question, even invoking her children in a post criticized as a personal attack; CNN and colleagues condemned the move as undermining press freedom and journalistic independence.

via The Independent|

#cnn #donald-trump #first-amendment

media7 days ago•41 min saved

ABC vs FCC: Court fight over First Amendment rights widens ongoing regulatory feud

ABC and Disney filed a lawsuit against the FCC, alleging that the agency’s early review of their broadcast licenses violates the First Amendment and constitutes a retaliatory political campaign tied to the Trump administration’s disapproval of their programming, intensifying a feud that has already drawn in Jimmy Kimmel, The View, and scrutiny of diversity and equal-time rules in ABC’s operations.

via The Washington Post|

#censorship #federal-communications-commission #first-amendment

media7 days ago•17 min saved

ABC Sues FCC Over License Pressure, Defending Editorial Speech

Disney-owned ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the FCC in Washington, D.C., arguing that government pressure to rush license renewals and scrutinize its programming amounts to unconstitutional interference with its speech and editorial decisions. The company contends the Trump administration and the FCC have pressured ABC to align with political priorities, citing moves to pre-file renewals and investigations into shows like The View, and has sought emergency relief (temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction) while arguing that the true target is the content of its programming rather than license practices.

via Variety|

#abc #broadcasting #disney

business7 days ago•2 min saved

ABC Sues FCC Over DEI-Linked Early License Review

Disney-owned ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington, D.C., seeking to halt the FCC’s early renewal review of its broadcast licenses, arguing the probe is a retaliatory action tied to its programming and DEI practices; the FCC says the expedited renewals focus on DEI concerns and are not a First Amendment issue.

via CNBC|

#abc #business #dei

politics7 days ago•335 min saved

Disney files federal suit alleging FCC pressure on ABC violates free speech

Disney has filed a federal lawsuit accusing the Trump-era FCC of a retaliatory campaign against ABC, asserting the actions infringe Disney’s First Amendment rights as ABC stations face license reviews. The suit comes as the FCC investigates The View and pressures ABC’s licenses, with Disney seeking emergency court intervention to halt further action.

via CNN|

#disney-abc #fcc #first-amendment

politics7 days ago•16 min saved

ABC Sues FCC Over Early License Renewals, Alleges Retaliation Against Free Speech

ABC has filed a First Amendment lawsuit in federal court accusing the FCC and the Trump-era administration of a retaliatory campaign to curb ABC’s free speech. The lawsuit seeks to halt an FCC proceeding to renew eight ABC stations’ licenses early and argues the agency could use hearings to deny or revoke licenses. It names FCC Chair Brendan Carr and two commissioners, cites attacks on ABC by Trump, and notes the case aims for swift injunctions to protect editorial discretion. Lead counsel is Beth Wilkinson.

via Deadline|

#abc #fcc #first-amendment

courts-and-law8 days ago•45 min saved

Texas Ten Commandments in Schools Could Reach the Supreme Court

Civil liberties groups have asked the Supreme Court to hear a challenge to Texas's law requiring Ten Commandments displays in public school classrooms, a move that could trigger a landmark clash over church-state separation after the 5th Circuit upheld the law citing a 2022 Supreme Court ruling.

via The Washington Post|

#church-and-state #courts-and-law #first-amendment