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The Drum
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
Fast Company
3 weeks ago
Marketing

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. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Marketing

US Senate passes bill to force sale of TikTok, sending it to Biden

TikTok opposes legislation banning Chinese parent company ownership, citing infringement on free speech rights of millions. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago
Marketing

TikTok says bill to force its sale would trample' free speech

The US Senate is considering a bill to ban TikTok unless divested from Chinese ownership, amid national security concerns and free speech debates. [ more ]
www.npr.org
2 months ago
Marketing

The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national security threat?

House of Representatives passed a bill to force TikTok sale or face ban
Legislation marks first attempt to shut down social media platform [ more ]
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student-protests
www.npr.org
2 weeks ago
Education

How some faculty members are defending student protesters, in actions and in words

Professors join student protests to protect free speech rights. [ more ]
euronews
3 weeks ago
Education

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago
Education

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. [ more ]
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HuffPost
5 months ago
Marketing

Federal Judge Blocks Montana's TikTok Ban, Calling Unconstitutional

A federal judge has blocked Montana's TikTok ban, ruling it unconstitutional and beyond the state's power.
The judge issued a preliminary injunction, stating that the ban violates free speech rights. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Law

The D.C. Circuit Court Revealed the Huge Flaw in Trump's Gag Order Claim

The oral argument in the U.S. Court of Appeals highlights the issue of Judge Tanya Chutkan's limited ban on Donald Trump's pretrial free speech rights.
The court debated on the level of threat needed to issue a gag order and the potential impact on future political speech.
There is concern that limiting Trump's outbursts and interference may set a precedent for future cases. [ more ]
Advocate.com
6 months ago
Law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Drag Ban Can't Be Enforced, Supreme Court Rules

The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition from Florida to enforce its drag ban while appealing a federal court ruling.
Attorneys challenging the law welcomed the Supreme Court's decision to uphold the preliminary injunction protecting free speech rights. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
2 days ago
Los Angeles

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. [ more ]
Washington Post
2 weeks ago
Education

College graduations begin amid heightened protests and tensions

Some universities facing protests during graduation ceremonies are increasing security measures to maintain order. [ more ]
TechCrunch
3 weeks ago
Marketing

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. [ more ]
New York Post
1 month ago
New York City

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. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Privacy professionals

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. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
3 months ago
Law

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. [ more ]
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