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New America / Wikimedia (CC BY 3.0)American Commentator Challenges Charges from Previous Administration Over Russian TV Work
An American commentator who worked for Russian TV is contesting charges brought by the previous administration. The administration described him as a Russian propagandist. He argues the charges infringe on free speech rights.
miguel / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Supreme Court Reviews End of TPS for 350,000 Haitians, 6,000 Syrians
The U.S. Supreme Court will consider on Wednesday whether the Trump administration can terminate temporary protected status for more than 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians. The case arises from lawsuits challenging the administration's actions, amid a history of differential tre…
U.S. Department of Transportation / Wikimedia (Public domain)UK Transport Secretary Discusses New Protest Laws and Police Powers
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated that new protest laws will provide police with additional powers. She did not confirm whether the laws would make specific phrases illegal. The discussion occurred in an interview with @TrevorPTweets.
thewrap.comGriffin and Kelly Defend Kimmel Against Trump's Calls to Fire Him
Comedian Kathy Griffin and podcaster Megyn Kelly have spoken out in defense of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel following President Trump's demands that ABC fire him over a joke about Melania Trump. Kelly described the calls as inappropriate while acknowledging the joke was out of li…
DonkeyHotey / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Comey Charged Over Instagram Post on Seashells
A federal grand jury indicted former FBI Director James Comey on charges related to an Instagram post showing seashells arranged as '86 47,' alleged to threaten President Trump. Legal experts question the case's strength under First Amendment protections. This marks the second Ju…
680news.comActing Attorney General Blanche States Threats to President Not Protected as Free Speech
Acting Attorney General Blanche addressed the distinction between free speech and threats of violence against the president. He stated that the line is not difficult to understand. The statement responds to critics questioning the boundaries of protected speech.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Jane Fonda Criticizes FCC Order on ABC Broadcast Licenses
Actor and activist Jane Fonda condemned an FCC order requiring early renewal applications for Disney's ABC-owned local stations. The order followed calls from President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for ABC to fire comedian Jimmy Kimmel over a joke. Fonda described the actio…
thehindu.comBrazilian Court Sentences Left-Wing Leader to 2 Years for Antisemitic Speech
A leader of a left-wing party in Brazil received a two-year prison sentence for a speech at a protest. The speech condemned Israeli Zionists and justified armed resistance against Israel. The conviction was for racism against Jews, as reported by @ggreenwald.
inquisitr.comPre-K Teacher Fired After Publicly Wishing Assassination of Political Figure
A Pre-K teacher was dismissed from her position after making a public statement wishing a political figure had been assassinated. She later changed her TikTok username in an attempt to avoid attention. The incident was reported by @MarioNawfal.
SSgt Tyler Placie / Wikimedia (Public domain)FIRE Brief Challenges Defense Secretary's Authority to Censure Retired Officer Sen. Mark Kelly
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a brief arguing against extending speech restrictions to military retirees in a case involving Sen. Mark Kelly. The dispute arises from Kelly's public statements criticizing military actions under President Donald Trump. A…
hurriyetdailynews.comRussian Director Compares US Campus Speech Limits to Russian Censorship
Aleksandr Molochnikov, a Russian theater director exiled for supporting Ukraine, described free speech restrictions at Columbia University as similar to those under Russia's regime. He fled to New York in 2022 after being fired for anti-war posts.
U.S. Institute of Peace / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Exiled Russian Director Describes Similarities in Speech Restrictions Between Russia and New York
A Russian theater director who fled to New York City after opposing Russia's invasion of Ukraine reported encountering speech limitations at Columbia University that reminded him of conditions in Russia. He described experiences of self-censorship and fear of reporting in academi…
joe.ieUK Considers Social Media Ban for Under-16s Amid Free Speech Concerns
An independent peer warned that proposals to ban social media for those under 16 could lead to broader state control over online communication. The UK government is consulting on measures including age verification and limits on addictive features. Experts presented varying views…
under30ceo.comFrench Prosecutors Schedule Voluntary Interview with Elon Musk in X Content Moderation Probe
French prosecutors summoned Elon Musk for a voluntary interview on April 20, 2026, as part of an investigation into X's algorithms and the Grok chatbot's role in Holocaust denial and sexually explicit deepfakes. The probe, expanded multiple times since 2025, includes charges rela…
ksl.comUtah Valley University Selects Sharon McMahon as Commencement Speaker Amid Backlash
Utah Valley University has chosen author and educator Sharon McMahon to deliver its commencement address. The selection has drawn criticism from some students due to McMahon's past comments about Charlie Kirk, who was killed on the campus. Critics described the choice as insensit…
Piotr Włodarczyk from London, UK / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)UK Police Resume Arrests of Suspected Palestine Action Supporters After Court Ruling
The Metropolitan Police announced the resumption of arrests for suspected supporters of the proscribed group Palestine Action. This follows a High Court ruling in February that deemed the government's ban on the group unlawful. The decision comes as an appeal against the ruling i…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Robert Del Naja of Massive Attack Arrested at Palestine Protest
Robert Del Naja, a member of the band Massive Attack, was arrested at a protest related to Palestine. The arrest occurred on suspicion of showing support for a proscribed organization. Police took him into custody during the event.
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)Glenn Greenwald Criticizes Efforts to Limit Reporting on Foreign Governments' Statements
Journalist Glenn Greenwald stated that groups supporting Israel are attempting to restrict Americans' free speech and press freedoms by criminalizing the reporting of statements from governments involved in conflicts. He argued that journalists should report statements from all p…
StateofIsrael / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Glenn Greenwald Reports Ongoing Efforts by Israel Supporters to Limit Criticism in the West
Glenn Greenwald stated that supporters of Israel are working to restrict free speech rights in the United States and other Western countries. The efforts aim to prevent criticism of Israel. This follows previous instances of such actions reported by Greenwald.