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5th Circuit Hears Challenge to Texas Law Banning Overnight Campus Speech
legal2 days ago

5th Circuit Hears Challenge to Texas Law Banning Overnight Campus Speech

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit heard arguments on Tuesday regarding Senate Bill 2972, a Texas law requiring public colleges to restrict expressive activity from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m. and during final exam periods. State lawyers argued the law merely directs campuses to create their own policies, while student advocates contended the statute itself imposes unconstitutional restrictions. A federal judge had previously blocked enforcement of the law, which took effect in September 2025 after nationwide pro-Palestinian protests.

via The Texas Tribune|
#first-amendment#free-speech#legal
Macron's Madrid speech on speech limits clashes with France's escalating school riots
world2 days ago

Macron's Madrid speech on speech limits clashes with France's escalating school riots

French President Emmanuel Macron faces intense backlash after declaring that the American model of free speech is 'the opposite of free speech' and must be bounded by public order. These remarks, made in Madrid on Sept. 29, coincide with violent nationwide student protests in France over school funding. Critics argue Macron’s stance contradicts the chaos in his own country, where riots have led to over 5,000 arrests and the burning of 24 schools. Macron also urged the EU to enforce online censorship laws more aggressively, a move criticized by free speech advocates as state-controlled suppression of dissent.

via Fox News|
#emmanuel-macron#eu-regulation#france
Supreme Court declines to review 'Let's Go Brandon' school speech case, leaving First Amendment boundary unresolved
politics4 days ago

Supreme Court declines to review 'Let's Go Brandon' school speech case, leaving First Amendment boundary unresolved

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Michigan middle school students barred from wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts. The decision leaves a lower court ruling in place, allowing schools to ban speech with vulgar double meanings. The case tested the boundary between protected political speech and prohibited profanity under the First Amendment.

via USA Today|
#education#first-amendment#free-speech
Supreme Court leaves 'Let's Go Brandon' school speech ruling intact
politics4 days ago

Supreme Court leaves 'Let's Go Brandon' school speech ruling intact

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case involving Michigan middle school students barred from wearing 'Let's Go Brandon' sweatshirts, leaving a lower court ruling in place that allows schools to ban speech with vulgar double meanings. The decision avoids clarifying the boundary between protected political speech and prohibited profanity in schools.

via CNN|
#education-law#first-amendment#free-speech
Mexico Senate Passes Controversial 'Anti-Meme' Law Amid Free Speech Fears
politics7 days ago

Mexico Senate Passes Controversial 'Anti-Meme' Law Amid Free Speech Fears

Mexico’s Senate approved a new law, widely dubbed the 'Anti-Meme Law,' with a 72-34 vote led by the Morena coalition. The legislation, centered on Article 403 Bis, criminalizes the unauthorized use of government logos, domains, and AI-replicated identities, carrying penalties of up to five years in prison. While the ruling party frames it as a measure against digital fraud, opposition parties and digital rights advocates condemn it as a vague tool to suppress political satire and dissent. Internet service providers now face heavy fines for failing to remove flagged content, raising concerns about private censorship. Opposition leaders plan to challenge the law’s constitutionality, while critics warn that the threat of prosecution will chill public expression regardless of judicial outcomes.

via Yucatán Magazine|
#digital-rights#free-speech#internet-regulation
Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable under foreign policy law
civil-rights-news8 days ago

Judge rules Wisconsin mosque leader deportable under foreign policy law

A US immigration judge ruled that Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, can be deported under a rarely used law allowing the Secretary of State to remove non-citizens for foreign policy reasons. Sarsour, a permanent resident for nearly 30 years, was detained in March after Secretary of State Marco Rubio cited his advocacy for Palestinian rights as a threat to US interests. His lawyers plan to appeal, arguing that deportation would risk torture. The ruling does not mandate immediate removal, and Sarsour remains in the US while legal challenges continue.

via Al Jazeera|
#civil-rights-news#free-speech#immigration
Over 50 Arrested in Liverpool as Protesters Defy Palestine Action Ban
politics11 days ago

Over 50 Arrested in Liverpool as Protesters Defy Palestine Action Ban

More than 50 people were arrested in Liverpool on September 27, 2026, for protesting in support of the proscribed group Palestine Action outside the Labour Party conference. The arrests, conducted under the Terrorism Act, drew sharp criticism from human rights groups and highlighted ongoing tensions between the UK government's ban on the group and public dissent. Notable detainees included musician Robert Del Naja and 94-year-old barrister Margaret Owen.

via Al Jazeera|
#civil-disobedience#free-speech#palestine-action
NH Libertarian Chair’s X Post Endorsing Democrat Assassinations Sparks Bipartisan Condemnation
politics15 days ago

NH Libertarian Chair’s X Post Endorsing Democrat Assassinations Sparks Bipartisan Condemnation

The New Hampshire Libertarian Party’s X account posted a statement explicitly supporting the assassination of elected Democrats in the state. The post, attributed to party chair Jeremy Kauffman, triggered immediate bipartisan condemnation and prompted the state Attorney General’s office to confirm awareness of the threats. While the national Libertarian Party had already revoked the state chapter’s affiliation in May, local officials are now debating whether the rhetoric constitutes criminal incitement or protected speech.

via WBUR|
#free-speech#jeremy-kauffman#libertarian-party
Washington labels Canberra’s algorithm opt-out law as censorship
politics16 days ago

Washington labels Canberra’s algorithm opt-out law as censorship

The U.S. Embassy in Canberra formally criticized Australia’s proposed 'Digital Duty of Care' legislation, arguing that mandatory algorithm opt-outs constitute censorship. While Washington warns the law could suppress protected speech and harm American tech firms, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defends the measures as user empowerment. The dispute highlights a growing trans-Pacific rift over the regulation of global technology platforms.

via The New York Times|
#digital-regulation#free-speech#politics
Ed Sheeran's Philly Concert Turns Into a Politics-Driven Night After Macklemore Exit
culture17 days ago

Ed Sheeran's Philly Concert Turns Into a Politics-Driven Night After Macklemore Exit

Protesters outside Lincoln Financial Field amid Macklemore’s ouster from the tour over Gaza-related imagery contrasted with a full, emotionally charged Ed Sheeran show. Sheeran addressed politics and unity from the stage, spoke about not wanting to be a political figure, and delivered a heartfelt performance that kept the crowd engaged despite the controversy.

via slate.com|
#concert-protests#culture#ed-sheeran
Billionaire pressure backfires as Macklemore's Gaza advocacy goes viral
world21 days ago

Billionaire pressure backfires as Macklemore's Gaza advocacy goes viral

Guardian columnist Arwa Mahdawi argues that billionaire Robert Kraft's bid to pull Macklemore from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian advocacy backfired, as artists withdrew in solidarity and Macklemore pledged his earnings to Palestinian aid, framing it as part of a broader pattern of powerful elites silencing criticism of Israel while Gaza and West Bank casualties mount.

via The Guardian|
#ed-sheeran#free-speech#macklemore