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Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness

Ro Khanna opposes sweeping TikTok ban, advocates for enhancing data privacy laws.
Opponents of the bill cite concerns about free speech rights and impact on small businesses.

TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC News

Content 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 | TechCrunch

Senate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.

Khanna Explains Opposition to TikTok Bill While Senators Signal Openness

Ro Khanna opposes sweeping TikTok ban, advocates for enhancing data privacy laws.
Opponents of the bill cite concerns about free speech rights and impact on small businesses.

TikTok creators nervous, angry as U.S. ban expected Jan. 19 | CBC News

Content 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 | TechCrunch

Senate passed bill to ban TikTok if not sold within a year.
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TikTok admits US ban is inevitable if court doesn't block law

TikTok 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 Court

TikTok'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 down

TikTok 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 ban

The 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 violations

TikTok 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 next

Senate 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 law

TikTok 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 Court

TikTok'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 down

TikTok 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 ban

The 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 violations

TikTok 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 next

Senate passed bill requiring TikTok's parent company to divest from app or face U.S. ban within 9 months.
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Diddy cites Trump in arguing he has the right to say almost anything while awaiting his sex-trafficking trial

Combs' defense is leveraging free-speech rights to argue for bail release ahead of Thanksgiving, citing precedent from Trump's case.
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Elon Musk No-Show As Court Hearing Over $1M Voter Giveaway Begins

Musk'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 politics

SpaceX 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 Begins

Musk'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 politics

SpaceX alleges political discrimination by California regulators, linking their decision to block launch increases to Musk's social media comments and free speech rights.
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Judge dismisses lawsuit that sought to remove Commissioner Joe Carollo from office

Joe Carollo wins legal battle as a lawsuit to remove him from office is dismissed, but plaintiffs plan to appeal.

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.

LAFD veteran files lawsuit against city, claims free speech rights violated

The lawsuit filed by LAFD Capt. Frank Lima alleges his free speech rights were violated following his discipline for participating in a protest.

GOP law forces library to require ID from patrons under 30 to access "adult" books - LGBTQ Nation

Librarians and communities are facing challenges due to censorious legislation affecting free speech rights nationwide.
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San Jose State professor suspended over pro-Palestinian work

A 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 words

Professors join student protests to protect free speech rights.

College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protests

Threats 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 Encampment

Columbia 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 work

A 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 words

Professors join student protests to protect free speech rights.

College students across US face arrest over pro-Palestinian protests

Threats 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 Encampment

Columbia University imposed a midnight deadline for student protesters to disband, considering police intervention after failed negotiations with organizers.
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Graduate Students at U.C. Santa Cruz to Strike on Monday

Protests 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 ban

Pro-Palestine students facing crackdown on sit-ins amid free speech concerns.

UC students OK strike over university's response to protests

Unionized graduate student workers at UC campuses authorized a strike over the university's handling of pro-Palestinian protests.

College graduations begin amid heightened protests and tensions

Some universities facing protests during graduation ceremonies are increasing security measures to maintain order.

New York's ban on pot ads struck down as violation of free speech

Legal 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.

Texas's anti-LGBTQ+ book ban law blocked by federal court

A federal appeals court has issued an injunction against part of Texas' book-banning law that requires book vendors to rate books for 'sexually explicit' and 'sexually relevant' materials.
Two Texas bookstores, along with several book associations, filed a lawsuit against the law, claiming it is overbroad and a violation of their free speech rights.

U.C. Strike to Expand to Three More Campuses

The 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.

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