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israelnationalnews.compolitics7 hrs ago
German Upper House Approves Bill to Criminalize Denial of Israel's Right to Exist, Pending Lower-House Vote
zerohedge.com reported that Germany's Bundesrat approved a bill making public denial of Israel's right to exist or calls for its abolition a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. The measure expands Section 130 of the criminal code and advances to the lower house. Criti…
nybooks.compolitics1 day ago
Appeals Court Upholds Block on Florida Stop WOKE Act for University Professors
The 11th Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals on July 7 upheld a 2022 district court ruling that struck down part of the law as applied to professors. The decision prevents the state from enforcing viewpoint restrictions in college classrooms.
middleeasteye.netpolitics1 day ago
Lawsuit Claims ICE Visits After Email Calling Acting Director 'America's Reinhard Heydrich' Were Unconstitutional
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sued the Department of Homeland Security on July 6 in federal court in Washington. The complaint alleges agents visited David Streever at his home and hotel to discourage criticism of ICE. It seeks an order halting the alleged c…
news.sky.comtechnology4 days ago
Writer receives £25,000 payout after airport arrest over social media posts
Graham Linehan said gender ideology had influenced policing after receiving compensation for his detention at Heathrow Airport last year. He also expressed concern about free speech and described advice he gives to women in certain situations.
news.sky.comworld4 days ago
Metropolitan Police Pays £25,000 Settlement to Graham Linehan After Arrest Over Posts Urging Violence
The force issued a second apology after dropping its investigation into posts on X. Linehan was detained at Heathrow in September 2025 on suspicion of inciting hatred.
abcnews.go.comworld5 days ago
Woman Sues After Being Denied Entry to Vice President Vance Event in Maine
Amanda McGonigle filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday alleging she was barred from a May 14 vice presidential event in Bangor, Maine, because of her online criticism of Vice President JD Vance. The suit claims the exclusion violated her First Amendment rights.
vox.comworld6 days ago
Federal appeals court strikes down part of Florida law on race and gender instruction
A federal appeals panel ruled 2-1 that the higher-education section of a 2022 Florida statute restricting how professors may discuss race and gender violates the First Amendment. The decision upholds a 2022 district-court injunction and follows a similar 2024 ruling on the law's…
The Hollywood Reporterbusiness6 days ago
ABC Defends The View as Bona Fide News Program in FCC Filing
ABC filed a response arguing that The View qualifies for the FCC's bona fide news exemption. The network cited the show's interview history and First Amendment protections.
ABC Newspolitics7 days ago
Lawsuit Alleges ICE Officers Delivered Warning Over Email Criticizing Agency
A U.S. citizen filed suit claiming federal officers visited his home and hotel after he sent an email criticizing ICE leadership. The complaint names the Department of Homeland Security and ICE as defendants.
cnet.compolitics7 days ago
New York Man Sues DHS Over Investigation of Email to Former ICE Director
A Rochester resident filed suit Monday alleging federal agents violated his First Amendment rights by investigating an email that compared a former ICE official to a Nazi. The Department of Homeland Security said it investigates all credible threats against its officers.
Reasonpolitics8 days ago
Essay Highlights Early American Resistance to Authority
A historical essay published July 6, 2026, traces colonial defiance of British officials to the development of free speech protections in the United States. The piece argues these traits predate and shaped the Revolution.
cnbc.compolitics8 days ago
Interior Secretary Burgum Says Free Speech Protects White Nationalists and Trump Critics, Administration to Rehire Contractor for Reflecting Pool
Interior Secretary Burgum stated on July 5 that white nationalists and people who say reprehensible things about President Trump are protected by free speech. He added that the administration will hire the original contractor to fix the Reflecting Pool. Cnn reported the comments…
Fox Newspolitics11 days ago
Judge Protects '8647' Flag and Two Other Displays as Political Speech Near National Mall
U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss issued a final ruling Monday permitting Accountability Now USA to fly the flag. The Department of Interior called the decision a threat to the presidency.
s22592.pcdn.coworld14 days ago
Arbitrator orders reinstatement of tenured professor fired after campus protest
An arbitrator ruled last week that the California State University system violated the law when it dismissed a tenured professor over her participation in pro-Palestinian campus protests. The decision reduces the termination to a one-month suspension and orders back pay.
winnipegfreepress.comscience17 days ago
Poll Worker Receives Federal Warning Over Social Media Post About ICE Officer
A poll worker in Syracuse said two federal officers visited her at a polling place Tuesday to deliver a written notice about a January social media post. The post identified an ICE officer involved in a fatal shooting and called for his indictment. Officials said the post shared…
yardbarker.comsports20 days ago
Josh Hokit Defends Comment Comparing Michelle Obama’s Work Ethic to a Man’s
Josh Hokit stated that he intended his remarks about Michelle Obama at the White House as praise for her resilience. He linked the episode to free speech and said he would not retract his words.
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The Guardianworld25 days agoUpdated
Judge orders ICE to release Wisconsin mosque leader on procedural grounds
A federal judge ordered immigration officials to free the president of Wisconsin’s largest mosque from detention, ruling that he raised a substantial claim of retaliation for speaking in favor of Palestinian rights. The man, a Palestinian-born legal permanent resident, had been h…
yahoo.compolitics29 days ago
Police Record Non-Crime Hate Incident After Parent Refuses Child's New Name
Dyfed-Powys Police logged a Non-Crime Hate Incident after a transgender child reported that a parent was not using the child's new name. Officers determined no crime had occurred. The case surfaced during a review of how forces handled such reports before the category was abolish…
nbcnews.compolitics30 days ago
Federal judge dismisses biologist's lawsuit over Yosemite flag demonstration
A federal judge dismissed a former National Park Service biologist's lawsuit seeking reinstatement after termination for displaying a transgender flag while off duty. The court said the biologist used the wrong legal process to challenge the firing.
bbc.co.ukpolitics40 days ago
UK officials cancel travel authorization for two U.S. commentators
The Home Office cancelled electronic travel authorisations for two U.S. commentators scheduled to speak at SXSW London. The pair will now appear virtually at an Oxford Union Society event.
Washington Examinerpolitics42 days ago
Federal judge rules '8647' flag display protected speech
A federal judge ruled Monday that protesters displaying a flag with the message '8647' near the U.S. Capitol were engaged in protected political speech. The decision rejected government arguments that the display constituted a threat against President Donald Trump.
montrealgazette.comworld42 days ago
British Police Log Anti-Islam Comments as 'Hostile' Even When No Crime Is Committed
South Wales Police and other forces are logging hostile comments toward Muslims that exceed what officers view as legitimate debate, with records potentially used in future job checks.
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foxnews.compolitics42 days ago
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Dismissal of Coast Guard Auxiliary Officer Over LinkedIn Posts
A federal appeals court affirmed the dismissal of a Coast Guard Auxiliary officer for statements made on LinkedIn while in uniform. The ruling addressed claims that the termination violated free speech protections.
jns.orgworld42 days ago
UK Denies Entry to Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker Over Hamas Support Concerns Ahead of SXSW London
@CBSNews reported that the British government denied entry to Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing risks to the public good ahead of the SXSW London event scheduled to begin Monday.
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UK Bars US Streamers Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur Over Support for Hamas and 9/11 Comments
The Home Office cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisations for U.S. citizens Hasan Piker and Cenk Uygur, blocking their planned appearances at SXSW London and other UK events this week.
foxnews.comworld43 days ago
UK Cancels Entry Permits for Two U.S. Commentators Ahead of SXSW London
The Home Office cancelled Electronic Travel Authorisations for Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, barring them from speaking at SXSW London. Officials cited public-good concerns. The commentators linked the decision to their past statements about Israel.
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Al Jazeeraworld43 days ago
UK Bars US Commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker Over Israel-Related Comments
British authorities denied entry to Cenk Uygur and revoked Hasan Piker's visa, citing their public comments about Israel. The two were scheduled to attend SXSW London and speak at Oxford University.
Washington Examinerpolitics48 days ago
Federal Judge Rules West Point Cannot Restrict Faculty Speech on Ideologies
A federal judge blocked restrictions requiring West Point civilian faculty to obtain prior approval before speaking to outside groups. The ruling applies only to civilian professors and leaves the policy in place for active-duty faculty.
thehindu.comworld48 days ago
National Secular Society files complaint against Essex preacher with Charity Commission
The National Secular Society has lodged a formal complaint with the Charity Commission regarding Stephen Clayden, leader of the Bread of Life Community Church in Clacton. The complaint cites statements made in sermons about Islam, marriage, and gender roles. The church holds regi…
bbc.co.ukpolitics48 days agoUpdated
Supreme Court Rules Immigration Judges Must Use Federal Employee Grievance System
The Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a lower-court ruling that had allowed immigration judges to sue over speech restrictions in federal court. The decision directs the judges to pursue their claims through the federal employee complaint system instead.
winnipegfreepress.comworld48 days ago
Indiana University Fires Employee Over Social Media Post Justifying Assassination of Charlie Kirk
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 after suing over her termination for a private Facebook comment about Charlie Kirk. The American Civil Liberties Union announced the agreement on Tuesday.
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Substrate placeholder — needs reviewpolitics48 days ago
Ball State University Settles Lawsuit Over Firing Tied to Charlie Kirk Post
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging her termination violated free-speech rights. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the case last year on behalf of Suzanne Swierc.
The Independentworld48 days ago
Ball State University Settles Lawsuit Over Firing Tied to Charlie Kirk Post
A former Ball State University employee will receive $225,000 to settle a federal lawsuit alleging her termination violated free-speech protections. The American Civil Liberties Union filed the suit last year on behalf of Suzanne Swierc.
vox.compolitics48 days ago
Professor Ronald Den Otter to Guest-Blog on Student Free Speech in Public Schools
Reason announced that Prof. Ronald Den Otter of Cal Poly will guest-blog this week about his new book on free speech rights for junior high and high school students. The book argues for stronger protections under the Tinker substantial disruption test.
techjuice.pkfinance53 days ago
U.K. Government Uses Online Safety Act to Remove Social Media Posts
The U.K. government applied the Online Safety Act to remove posts from platforms including TikTok. Officials also used facial recognition at a rally and barred some speakers from entering the county.
Forbesfinance53 days ago
Celebrities Release Video Honoring Late-Night Host's Final Show
A group of actors and entertainers issued a video message ahead of the final episode of a long-running late-night program. The Committee for the First Amendment organized the tribute and outlined its mission to defend free expression.
nypost.compolitics53 days ago
Florida Wildlife Agency Settles Free Speech Lawsuit for $485,000
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission agreed to pay $485,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a former employee who was fired after reposting a satirical social media post about Charlie Kirk. The settlement includes back wages, damages, attorney fees, and a neutral em…
The Guardianworld54 days ago
Tennessee Officials Pay $835,000 Settlement Over Man Jailed for Facebook Post
Tennessee officials agreed to pay $835,000 to settle a lawsuit filed by a man who spent 37 days in jail after posting a meme about Charlie Kirk's assassination. The case drew attention because online comments about Kirk's death rarely led to criminal charges.
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Ars Technicaworld54 days ago
Tennessee Officials Pay $835,000 to Settle Lawsuit Over Facebook Meme Arrest
Tennessee officials agreed to pay $835,000 to settle a federal lawsuit filed by retired police officer Larry Bushart, who spent 37 days in jail after posting a meme referencing a school shooting. The settlement ends claims that Perry County and its sheriff violated Bushart's Firs…
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alternet.orgtechnology56 days agoUpdated
Journalist Settles Lawsuit With Trump Administration Over COVID-Era Twitter Ban
Alex Berenson reached a $150,000 settlement with the federal government that includes an acknowledgment the government violated the First Amendment by pressuring social media companies to suppress his speech. The agreement resolves claims against official-capacity defendants but…
martechseries.comtechnology60 days ago
X Objects to Unmasking Anonymous Users in Tate Brothers' Defamation Lawsuit
X filed a response on May 11, 2026, arguing that a Florida lawsuit by Andrew and Tristan Tate fails to meet First Amendment standards required to unmask anonymous users. The social media platform cited long-standing Supreme Court protections for anonymous internet speech. The cas…
Fox Newstechnology60 days ago
Canadian Professor Says University Fired Him for Social Media Defense of Israel
Paul Finlayson, a non-Jewish professor at the University of Guelph-Humber, said he was suspended in November 2023 and fired in July 2025 after responding to an online post he described as calling for the eradication of Israel. The university cited violations of the Ontario Human…
deccanchronicle.comtechnology61 days ago
Trump Administration Defends Policy Allowing Visa Restrictions on Foreign Content Moderation Advocates
The Trump administration defended a State Department policy that permits restricting visas for foreign officials who pressure American technology platforms to adopt global content moderation standards. A nonprofit group of independent technology researchers filed a lawsuit seekin…
Al Jazeerapolitics61 days agoUpdated
Federal Judge Blocks U.S. Sanctions on U.N. Expert
A federal judge ruled that the State Department violated the First Amendment rights of Francesca Albanese by imposing sanctions after she urged war crimes prosecutions related to Israel's war in Gaza. The temporary block halts measures that froze her U.S. assets and barred her en…
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Sarah Lawrence Student Senate Rejects J Street U Chapter Application
A group of Jewish students at Sarah Lawrence College sought to form a campus chapter of J Street U after the October 7 attacks. The student senate rejected the application and a subsequent appeal, comparing the group to a white supremacist organization in deliberations.
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nypost.compolitics61 days ago
NYU Selects Professor Jonathan Haidt as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt will address graduates at Yankee Stadium on Thursday after NYU administrators praised him as one of the most consequential scholars of the 21st century. The Student Government Assembly’s executive committee objected in a statement emailed May 5, callin…
foxnews.comworld62 days ago
Retired Pastor Convicted for Open-Air Service Near Northern Ireland Abortion Clinic
A 78-year-old retired pastor in Northern Ireland was found guilty on Thursday of conducting an illegal abortion protest. He held a short open-air church service near a hospital abortion facility within the 150-meter buffer zone where protests are banned. The conviction has drawn…
foxnews.compolitics63 days ago
Lawsuit Against University of Washington Social Work School Over Student Essay Can Proceed
A federal judge ruled that a student's First Amendment and breach of contract claims against the University of Washington Tacoma can go to a jury. The student alleged that a professor initiated a professional standards review after disagreeing with the student's views on women's…
Nbc Newspolitics63 days ago
Trump Administration Indicts Comey Over Seashell Photo
The Trump administration secured an indictment against the former FBI director for an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as "8647." Comey called the case an example of the president's desire for revenge and said he will continue speaking out. Legal experts questioned wheth…
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The Guardianpolitics63 days ago
Board of Immigration Appeals Issues Final Removal Order for Mahmoud Khalil
The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a final administrative removal order for legal permanent resident Mahmoud Khalil in April 2026, nine days after final briefing. Internal documents showed the case was flagged as high priority. Khalil's legal team said the proceedings were c…
The Sydney Morning Heraldpolitics65 days ago
FCC Launches Investigation Into ABC's 'The View' Over Equal Airtime Rules
The Federal Communications Commission is examining whether the daytime talk show 'The View' violated long-standing equal airtime requirements for political candidates. ABC has responded by asserting a 2002 news exemption and warning that the inquiry threatens First Amendment righ…
consequenceofsound.networld66 days ago
M.I.A. Removed From Kid Cudi Tour After Onstage Comments
British musician M.I.A. was removed from Kid Cudi's Rebel Ragers Tour following her May 2 performance in Dallas. During the show she discussed being canceled for supporting Republicans and made references to immigration and visa issues. The artist later posted a statement defendi…
newser.compolitics66 days ago
ALA Reports 4,235 Unique Books Challenged in 2025, Second-Highest Total on Record
The American Library Association documented a surge in challenges driven by activists and government officials, with nonfiction titles doubling in the latest school year according to PEN America. Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe ranked third on the most-challenged list after leading f…
cnbc.compolitics66 days ago
Disney Files FCC Objection Over Regulation of 'The View' Guests
The company objected this week to federal efforts to regulate political guests on its daytime talk show 'The View,' calling the move unprecedented and a threat to free speech. The filing marks the second recent instance in which the company has resisted pressure related to its pr…
Los Angeles Timespolitics66 days ago
ABC Requests FCC Ruling on 'The View' News Interview Exemption
ABC and KTRK-TV submitted a filing made public on May 8, 2026, arguing that FCC actions targeting the long-running show's bona fide news exemption threaten decades of settled law. The dispute stems from a February 2026 interview with Senate candidate James Talarico and broader FC…
ecns.cnworld68 days ago
Greece Proposes Requiring Real Identity Verification on Social Media
The Greek government will require social media platforms to verify users' real identities under a plan developed by Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis. Digital Governance Minister Dimitris Papastergiou said users should post opinions only with their real identities so they can be…
jta.orgworld68 days ago
Economist Withdraws as Georgetown Law Commencement Speaker
A pro-Israel economist and former university president stepped down from delivering the address at Georgetown University Law Center’s graduation ceremony scheduled for May 17. The withdrawal followed a student petition objecting to his published views on Israel and campus protest…
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jta.orgpolitics68 days ago
Rutgers Rescinds Graduation Speech Invitation Over Speaker’s Social Media Posts on Palestine
Rutgers University cancelled an invitation for Rami Elghandour to deliver a graduation address at its School of Engineering after receiving complaints from some students about his social media posts concerning Palestine. Elghandour, a Rutgers engineering alumnus and biotechnology…
yahoo.comworld68 days ago
Rutgers University Withdraws Graduation Speaker Invitation Over Speaker’s Criticism of Israel
Rutgers University rescinded an invitation for a business leader to deliver a convocation address at its School of Engineering after learning that some graduating students would not attend due to the speaker’s social media posts about Israel. The speaker had been scheduled for th…
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Canadian Sues DHS After Google Receives Administrative Subpoena for His Account Data
A Canadian plaintiff, represented by the ACLU, filed suit in U.S. federal courts in Washington, D.C., and northern California after Google notified him of a Department of Homeland Security administrative subpoena seeking his account data. The subpoena covers the period from Sept.…