Topic
Freedom of Expression
Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg departs the court in Los Angeles, California

Former Executive Sues Meta Over Attempts To ‘Silence’ Her Memoir, ‘Careless People’

“Careless People” alleges cruel and otherwise disturbing behavior by CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other executives. It also describes Zuckerberg’s alleged efforts to win favor with Chinese officials. Meta has countered that Wynn-Williams violated her agreement and wrote a book filled with inaccuracies.

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Lawsuit by the Yosemite Ranger Fired After Hanging a Giant Transgender Flag Is Dismissed

Many parks have designated “First Amendment areas” where groups of 25 or fewer people can protest without permits.

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Preparations for the fourth Reublican presidential candidates debate in Tuscaloosa

Lawsuit Accuses University of Alabama of Censorship in Ending Student Magazines

The lawsuit accuses university officials of engaging in censorship and viewpoint-based discrimination.

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Voters line up at a polling station on Election Day in Houston

Appeals Court Clears Way for Texas Drag Ban To Take Effect in March

Critics of the ban have previously raised concerns that Republican lawmakers were portraying all drag performances as inherently sexual or obscene.

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Comic-Con International, in San Diego, California

On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That

The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.

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FBI headquarters building is seen in Washington

Veteran FBI Employee Sues Bureau After Being Fired Over Displaying a Pride Flag

The employee is seeking reinstatement to his position along with an order declaring that the defendants violated his First Amendment rights to speech.

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Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative

First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.

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A Little Free Library contains banned books in Houston

Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Pushes Back After Her Musical Is Canceled by Indiana High School

The superintendent canceled the production last week, saying concerns were raised over “sexual innuendo” and alcohol references in the musical.

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