Redditor can stay anonymous, court rules
The Watch Tower sought to unmask a Jehovah’s Witness who posted its content to show what data the organization collects and processes. Continue reading Redditor can stay anonymous, court rules
Category Archives: first amendment
Founder of Voat, the ‘Censorship-Free’ Reddit, Begs Users to Stop Making Death Threats
Voat founder Justin Chastain said that a “US agency” had contacted the platform, allegedly over threats on the website. Continue reading Founder of Voat, the ‘Censorship-Free’ Reddit, Begs Users to Stop Making Death Threats
Politicians who block social media users are violating First Amendment
The difference between a personal vs. an official social media account was at the crux of the case decided on Monday. Continue reading Politicians who block social media users are violating First Amendment
Oregon Unconstitutionally Fined a Man $500 for Saying ‘I am an Engineer,’ Federal Judge Rules
Mats Järlström has won his First Amendment case against the state of Oregon: “This restriction clearly controls and suppresses protected speech.” Continue reading Oregon Unconstitutionally Fined a Man $500 for Saying ‘I am an Engineer,’ Federal Judge Rules
FCC Falsely Claims Community Broadband an ‘Ominous Threat to The First Amendment’
In reality, the real threat posed by community broadband is to big telecom’s monopoly revenues. Continue reading FCC Falsely Claims Community Broadband an ‘Ominous Threat to The First Amendment’
Charter Cable Doesn’t Want You to See This Political Campaign Ad
Cable companies censoring political messaging sets a dangerous precedent. Continue reading Charter Cable Doesn’t Want You to See This Political Campaign Ad
Facebook Is Using Bad Free Speech Arguments to Defend InfoWars
In a series of tweets, Facebook told reporters that conspiracy theories are a matter of free speech. Continue reading Facebook Is Using Bad Free Speech Arguments to Defend InfoWars
Federal Judge Tells Trump to Just Mute People on Twitter
A Manhattan federal judge is encouraging a settlement to a First Amendment lawsuit over President Trump’s Twitter behavior. Continue reading Federal Judge Tells Trump to Just Mute People on Twitter
Oregon Doesn’t Want to Give Up the Power to Fine People for Saying ‘I Am an Engineer’
Oregon’s engineering board admits fault but doesn’t want to change the law. Continue reading Oregon Doesn’t Want to Give Up the Power to Fine People for Saying ‘I Am an Engineer’
Judge slaps down government’s dragnet trawl of 1.3m website users
DreamHost said the decision “will protect the constitutional rights of innocent internet users worldwide” Continue reading Judge slaps down government’s dragnet trawl of 1.3m website users