Maine Lawmaker Appeals to Supreme Court Over Censure for Trans Athlete Post
Rep. Laurel Libby argued that the censure has blocked her from speaking and voting on the floor, and said in a lawsuit that the censure violated her right to free speech.
Why No One Is Challenging Trump’s Executive Order That Keeps TikTok Running
Trump's executive orders have spurred more than 130 lawsuits, but none of them challenge his temporary block of the law that banned the popular social video app.
US Immigration Officials Look To Expand Social Media Data Collection
The notice raised alarms from immigration and free speech advocates because it appears to expand the government’s reach in social media surveillance to people already vetted and in the U.S. legally.
Minnesota Considers Blocking ‘Nudify’ Apps That Use AI To Make Explicit Images
Experts caution the proposal, targeting companies allowing people to upload a photo that then would be transformed into explicit images, might be unconstitutional.
Judge Weighs Whether to Block Florida’s Social Media Ban for Minors
Industry groups representing communications companies argue the law, one of the most restrictive bans on kids’ social media use in the country, unconstitutionally limits free speech.
Trump Order Aims to Dismantle What He Calls Government ‘Censorship’ of U.S. Citizens
The order comes after Trump and his supporters have accused the government of pressuring social media companies to take down posts over concerns around misinformation.
Trump Issues Executive Order to Suspend U.S. TikTok Ban. But Can It Stick?
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Monday to keep TikTok operating for 75 days even as national security questions persist.
Supreme Court Backs Law Banning TikTok If Chinese Parent Company Refuses Sale
The justices decided the risk to national security posed by its ties to China overcomes concerns about limiting speech by the app or its users.