Tennessee University Reinstates Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post and Settles for $500K

In a Dec. 30 email to the university community, the university president said the school did not follow the required tenure termination process.

Texas Cracked Down on Teachers for Posts About Charlie Kirk, Union Lawsuit Says

The lawsuit argues that a letter sent by the Texas Education Agency's commissioner represents a state policy that is too broad and too vague to be enforced fairly and without squelching protected speech.

Foreigners Allowed To Travel to the US Without a Visa Could Soon Face New Social Media Screening

The announcement did not say what the administration was looking for in the social media accounts or why it was asking for more information.

ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Its Pressure on Apple To Remove App

The lawsuit from ICEBlock app maker Joshua Aaron argues that the government’s actions violated the First Amendment.

Massachusetts Court Hears Arguments in Lawsuit Alleging Meta Designed Apps To Be Addictive To Kids

Meta's attorney argued that the lawsuit “would impose liabilities for performing traditional publishing functions” and that its actions are protected by the First Amendment.

Felony Dropped After a Man Spent a Month in a Tennessee Jail for a Charlie Kirk Post

His arrest alarmed free speech advocates, who said he was targeted because of his political views.

YouTube To Pay $24.5 Million To Settle Lawsuit Over Trump’s Account Suspension After Jan. 6 Attack

The settlement does not constitute an admission of liability, the filing says. Google confirmed the settlement but declined to comment beyond it.

Instagram’s ‘Deliberate Design Choices’ Make It Unsafe for Teens Despite Meta Promises, Report Says

Meta’s efforts at addressing teen safety and mental health on its platforms have long been met with criticism that the changes don’t go far enough.