She was arrested after speaking at a city meeting. Now she's suing.Rebekah Massie alleges her First Amendment rights were violated during a city council meeting over comments on the city attorney's salary.
Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport himA judge has allowed the U.S. government to proceed with deportation actions against a student involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
SF's international students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at risk of deportationsInternational students with F-1 visas participating in pro-Palestinian protests face potential deportation threats from the Trump administration.
Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport himA judge has allowed the U.S. government to proceed with deportation actions against a student involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
SF's international students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at risk of deportationsInternational students with F-1 visas participating in pro-Palestinian protests face potential deportation threats from the Trump administration.
TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC NewsContent creators are facing severe impacts from the potential U.S. TikTok ban, jeopardizing their livelihoods and business operations.
Senate passes a bill forcing TikTok to face a ban if ByteDance doesn't sell it | TechCrunchSenate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.
TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC NewsContent creators are facing severe impacts from the potential U.S. TikTok ban, jeopardizing their livelihoods and business operations.
Senate passes a bill forcing TikTok to face a ban if ByteDance doesn't sell it | TechCrunchSenate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.
Trump signs executive action targeting public service loan programTrump's new executive action restricts PSLF eligibility, targeting organizations involved in activities deemed illegal.
San Jose State professor suspended over pro-Palestinian workA San José State University professor was placed on suspension amid allegations of misconduct related to her involvement with student protests, leading to concerns about academic freedom.
How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in wordsProfessors join student protests to protect free speech rights.
College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protestsThreats to Jewish students and faculty prompt crackdowns on demonstrators protesting Israel's war with Hamas on US campuses.
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End EncampmentColumbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers.
San Jose State professor suspended over pro-Palestinian workA San José State University professor was placed on suspension amid allegations of misconduct related to her involvement with student protests, leading to concerns about academic freedom.
How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in wordsProfessors join student protests to protect free speech rights.
College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protestsThreats to Jewish students and faculty prompt crackdowns on demonstrators protesting Israel's war with Hamas on US campuses.
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End EncampmentColumbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers.
Diddy cites Trump in arguing he has the right to say almost anything while awaiting his sex-trafficking trialCombs' defense is leveraging free-speech rights to argue for bail release ahead of Thanksgiving, citing precedent from Trump's case.
GOP law forces library to require ID from patrons under 30 to access "adult" books - LGBTQ NationLibrarians and communities are facing challenges due to censorious legislation affecting free speech rights nationwide.
TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block lawTikTok and ByteDance are urging a US court to strike down a law banning TikTok by January 2023, citing technological and legal challenges in divesting its US assets.
TikTok's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in CourtTikTok's Supreme Court arguments indicated the platform may not have constitutional free speech rights due to its ownership by Bytedance.
TikTok says ban may be inevitable if a court doesn't strike it downTikTok and ByteDance are challenging a U.S. law that could ban TikTok in the United States by Jan. 19 due to concerns over data privacy and free speech rights.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok banThe Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a potential ban on Jan. 10, focusing on free speech rights and national security concerns.
TikTok sues US government over 'divest or ban' bill, alleging First Amendment violationsTikTok challenges a US law, deeming it unconstitutional due to potential free speech rights violation.The law requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban, creating operational and legal challenges.
Congress just passed the TikTok divest-or-ban bill. Four big questions for what comes nextSenate passed bill requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from app or face U.S. ban within 9 months.
TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block lawTikTok and ByteDance are urging a US court to strike down a law banning TikTok by January 2023, citing technological and legal challenges in divesting its US assets.
TikTok's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in CourtTikTok's Supreme Court arguments indicated the platform may not have constitutional free speech rights due to its ownership by Bytedance.
TikTok says ban may be inevitable if a court doesn't strike it downTikTok and ByteDance are challenging a U.S. law that could ban TikTok in the United States by Jan. 19 due to concerns over data privacy and free speech rights.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok banThe Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a potential ban on Jan. 10, focusing on free speech rights and national security concerns.
TikTok sues US government over 'divest or ban' bill, alleging First Amendment violationsTikTok challenges a US law, deeming it unconstitutional due to potential free speech rights violation.The law requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban, creating operational and legal challenges.
Congress just passed the TikTok divest-or-ban bill. Four big questions for what comes nextSenate passed bill requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from app or face U.S. ban within 9 months.
Elon Musk No-Show As Court Hearing Over $1M Voter Giveaway BeginsMusk's $1 million voter giveaway faces legal challenges over potential election interference.The initiative raises questions about the intersection of free speech and election laws.
SpaceX sues California regulator, claiming its launches were blocked because of Elon Musk's politicsSpaceX alleges political discrimination by California regulators, linking their decision to block launch increases to Musk's social media comments and free speech rights.
Elon Musk No-Show As Court Hearing Over $1M Voter Giveaway BeginsMusk's $1 million voter giveaway faces legal challenges over potential election interference.The initiative raises questions about the intersection of free speech and election laws.
SpaceX sues California regulator, claiming its launches were blocked because of Elon Musk's politicsSpaceX alleges political discrimination by California regulators, linking their decision to block launch increases to Musk's social media comments and free speech rights.
Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to remove Commissioner Joe Carollo from officeJoe Carollo wins legal battle as a lawsuit to remove him from office is dismissed, but plaintiffs plan to appeal.
LAFD veteran files lawsuit against city, claims free speech rights violatedThe lawsuit filed by LAFD Capt. Frank Lima alleges his free speech rights were violated following his discipline for participating in a protest.
Graduate Students at U.C. Santa Cruz to Strike on MondayProtests over the Israel-Hamas war led to cancellation of events, arrests, and now a strike by academic workers at U.C. Santa Cruz.
How Appealing Weekly RoundupSupreme Court decisions impact tech platforms' free speech rightsClarence Thomas questions special counsel appointmentSupreme Court limits Trump's prosecution immunity
Pro-Palestine protesters vow to rally as La Trobe joins universities enforcing encampment banPro-Palestine students facing crackdown on sit-ins amid free speech concerns.
UC students OK strike over university's response to protestsUnionized graduate student workers at UC campuses authorized a strike over the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
New York's ban on pot ads struck down as violation of free speechLegal pot industry in New York facing turmoil due to overturned regulations on cannabis advertising and marketing.Judge Kevin Bryant ruling against illegal regulations, including banning cannabis promotions on third-party platforms.
College graduations begin amid heightened protests and tensionsSome universities facing protests during graduation ceremonies are increasing security measures to maintain order.
U.C. Strike to Expand to Three More CampusesThe University of California system is facing a strike by academic workers protesting the handling of campus protests and unsafe work conditions.
Nassau County eyes mask ban amid alarming rise in antisemitism, hate crimes: 'Talk is cheap'Nassau County plans to ban masks for demonstrators to combat antisemitism and hate crimes.
Trump signs executive action targeting public service loan programTrump's new executive action restricts PSLF eligibility, targeting organizations involved in activities deemed illegal.
Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport himA judge has allowed the U.S. government to proceed with deportation actions against a student involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
SF's international students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at risk of deportationsInternational students with F-1 visas participating in pro-Palestinian protests face potential deportation threats from the Trump administration.
Cornell student activist denied bid to immediately stop the government from trying to deport himA judge has allowed the U.S. government to proceed with deportation actions against a student involved in pro-Palestinian campus protests.
SF's international students who participated in pro-Palestinian protests at risk of deportationsInternational students with F-1 visas participating in pro-Palestinian protests face potential deportation threats from the Trump administration.
Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to remove Commissioner Joe Carollo from officeJoe Carollo wins legal battle as a lawsuit to remove him from office is dismissed, but plaintiffs plan to appeal.
TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block lawTikTok and ByteDance are urging a US court to strike down a law banning TikTok by January 2023, citing technological and legal challenges in divesting its US assets.
TikTok's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in CourtTikTok's Supreme Court arguments indicated the platform may not have constitutional free speech rights due to its ownership by Bytedance.
TikTok says ban may be inevitable if a court doesn't strike it downTikTok and ByteDance are challenging a U.S. law that could ban TikTok in the United States by Jan. 19 due to concerns over data privacy and free speech rights.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok banThe Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a potential ban on Jan. 10, focusing on free speech rights and national security concerns.
TikTok sues US government over 'divest or ban' bill, alleging First Amendment violationsTikTok challenges a US law, deeming it unconstitutional due to potential free speech rights violation.The law requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban, creating operational and legal challenges.
Congress just passed the TikTok divest-or-ban bill. Four big questions for what comes nextSenate passed bill requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from app or face U.S. ban within 9 months.
TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block lawTikTok and ByteDance are urging a US court to strike down a law banning TikTok by January 2023, citing technological and legal challenges in divesting its US assets.
TikTok's Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day in CourtTikTok's Supreme Court arguments indicated the platform may not have constitutional free speech rights due to its ownership by Bytedance.
TikTok says ban may be inevitable if a court doesn't strike it downTikTok and ByteDance are challenging a U.S. law that could ban TikTok in the United States by Jan. 19 due to concerns over data privacy and free speech rights.
The Supreme Court will hear arguments over the TikTok banThe Supreme Court will hear TikTok's appeal against a potential ban on Jan. 10, focusing on free speech rights and national security concerns.
TikTok sues US government over 'divest or ban' bill, alleging First Amendment violationsTikTok challenges a US law, deeming it unconstitutional due to potential free speech rights violation.The law requires TikTok's Chinese parent company to divest or face a ban, creating operational and legal challenges.
Congress just passed the TikTok divest-or-ban bill. Four big questions for what comes nextSenate passed bill requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from app or face U.S. ban within 9 months.
TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC NewsContent creators are facing severe impacts from the potential U.S. TikTok ban, jeopardizing their livelihoods and business operations.
Senate passes a bill forcing TikTok to face a ban if ByteDance doesn't sell it | TechCrunchSenate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.
TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC NewsContent creators are facing severe impacts from the potential U.S. TikTok ban, jeopardizing their livelihoods and business operations.
Senate passes a bill forcing TikTok to face a ban if ByteDance doesn't sell it | TechCrunchSenate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.
San Jose State professor suspended over pro-Palestinian workA San José State University professor was placed on suspension amid allegations of misconduct related to her involvement with student protests, leading to concerns about academic freedom.
How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in wordsProfessors join student protests to protect free speech rights.
College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protestsThreats to Jewish students and faculty prompt crackdowns on demonstrators protesting Israel's war with Hamas on US campuses.
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End EncampmentColumbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers.
San Jose State professor suspended over pro-Palestinian workA San José State University professor was placed on suspension amid allegations of misconduct related to her involvement with student protests, leading to concerns about academic freedom.
How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in wordsProfessors join student protests to protect free speech rights.
College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protestsThreats to Jewish students and faculty prompt crackdowns on demonstrators protesting Israel's war with Hamas on US campuses.
Columbia Sets Midnight Deadline For Talks to End EncampmentColumbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers.
She was arrested after speaking at a city meeting. Now she's suing.Rebekah Massie alleges her First Amendment rights were violated during a city council meeting over comments on the city attorney's salary.
Diddy cites Trump in arguing he has the right to say almost anything while awaiting his sex-trafficking trialCombs' defense is leveraging free-speech rights to argue for bail release ahead of Thanksgiving, citing precedent from Trump's case.
GOP law forces library to require ID from patrons under 30 to access "adult" books - LGBTQ NationLibrarians and communities are facing challenges due to censorious legislation affecting free speech rights nationwide.
How Appealing Weekly RoundupSupreme Court decisions impact tech platforms' free speech rightsClarence Thomas questions special counsel appointmentSupreme Court limits Trump's prosecution immunity
Elon Musk No-Show As Court Hearing Over $1M Voter Giveaway BeginsMusk's $1 million voter giveaway faces legal challenges over potential election interference.The initiative raises questions about the intersection of free speech and election laws.
SpaceX sues California regulator, claiming its launches were blocked because of Elon Musk's politicsSpaceX alleges political discrimination by California regulators, linking their decision to block launch increases to Musk's social media comments and free speech rights.
Elon Musk No-Show As Court Hearing Over $1M Voter Giveaway BeginsMusk's $1 million voter giveaway faces legal challenges over potential election interference.The initiative raises questions about the intersection of free speech and election laws.
SpaceX sues California regulator, claiming its launches were blocked because of Elon Musk's politicsSpaceX alleges political discrimination by California regulators, linking their decision to block launch increases to Musk's social media comments and free speech rights.
LAFD veteran files lawsuit against city, claims free speech rights violatedThe lawsuit filed by LAFD Capt. Frank Lima alleges his free speech rights were violated following his discipline for participating in a protest.
Graduate Students at U.C. Santa Cruz to Strike on MondayProtests over the Israel-Hamas war led to cancellation of events, arrests, and now a strike by academic workers at U.C. Santa Cruz.
Pro-Palestine protesters vow to rally as La Trobe joins universities enforcing encampment banPro-Palestine students facing crackdown on sit-ins amid free speech concerns.
College graduations begin amid heightened protests and tensionsSome universities facing protests during graduation ceremonies are increasing security measures to maintain order.
UC students OK strike over university's response to protestsUnionized graduate student workers at UC campuses authorized a strike over the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests.
New York's ban on pot ads struck down as violation of free speechLegal pot industry in New York facing turmoil due to overturned regulations on cannabis advertising and marketing.Judge Kevin Bryant ruling against illegal regulations, including banning cannabis promotions on third-party platforms.
U.C. Strike to Expand to Three More CampusesThe University of California system is facing a strike by academic workers protesting the handling of campus protests and unsafe work conditions.
Nassau County eyes mask ban amid alarming rise in antisemitism, hate crimes: 'Talk is cheap'Nassau County plans to ban masks for demonstrators to combat antisemitism and hate crimes.