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Days Before a Biden Rule Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Takes Effect, Judges Are Narrowing Its Reach
U.S. District Judge Rodney Sipple from Missouri blocked enforcement of the rule in six additional states, bringing the total to 21.
Senate To Consider Bills That Aim To Protect Children and Teenagers Online
The legislation would create what is called a “duty of care” — a legal term that requires companies to take reasonable steps to prevent harm on online platforms minors will likely use.
Nashville Grapples With Lingering Neo-Nazi Presence in Tourist-Friendly City
The city's mayor stressed that any ordinance enforcement would need to withstand a possible court challenge, with delicate implications on constitutional free speech rights.
Texas City Strips Funding for Monthly Art Event Over Drag Show
During the 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers approved several bills — including one that sought to ban drag shows in public places — that the LGBTQ+ community and free speech advocates called unconstitutional.
Eugene Volokh on Section 230, Generative AI and the First Amendment
Volokh discussed Section 230, whether generative AI outputs are protected under the First Amendment and if AI companies can be held liable for defamation.
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National Bail Fund Returns to Georgia After Judge Says Limits Were Arbitrary
The ACLU of Georgia argued the law “makes it illegal for people to exercise their First Amendment rights to help those who are detained solely because they are poor.”