free speech
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Mississippi’s attempt to outlaw diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in public schools has been dealt a major legal setback. U.S. District Judge Henry Wingate issued a preliminary injunction blocking key provisions of the law, ruling that it violates the First Amendment and creates unconstitutional ambiguity in the classroom. The law, which took effect in April,…
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French President Emmanuel Macron has broken his silence on the high-profile defamation lawsuit he and his wife Brigitte Macron filed against U.S. commentator Candace Owens, calling her claims a “relentless and unjustified smear campaign” that forced them to take legal action. The case, filed last month in Delaware state court, centers on Owens’ repeated assertion…
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A San Francisco judge has ruled that former CNN anchor Don Lemon may proceed with his lawsuit against billionaire tech mogul Elon Musk and his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) over a scrapped media partnership that was intended to relaunch Lemon’s career via a high-profile interview series. Judge Harold Kahn issued the ruling last…
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On April 5, 2025, millions of demonstrators took to the streets across the United States and several major international cities in a coordinated global movement known as the “Hands Off!” protests. These protests were largely driven by concerns over President Donald Trump’s return to power, controversial new federal policies, and the increasing influence of tech…
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The leader of a Kansas-based Satanic organization and three others were arrested Friday following a physical altercation inside the Kansas Statehouse. The confrontation erupted after the group’s leader, Michael Stewart, attempted to conduct a Black Mass ceremony in the rotunda, despite a temporary ban on protests inside the building, CNN reported. Stewart, president of the…
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The United States has been added to the CIVICUS Monitor Watchlist of countries experiencing a significant decline in civic freedoms due to executive overreach under the Trump administration. The move has raised concerns among civil rights organizations, legal experts, and global democratic institutions about the potential erosion of constitutional freedoms. What is the CIVICUS Monitor…
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The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging the constitutionality of state and local bans on conversion therapy, a controversial practice aimed at changing an individual’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The case, originating from Colorado, could have significant implications for free speech rights and professional healthcare regulations nationwide. The lawsuit was…
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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the deportation of Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian graduate student and legal U.S. resident, who was detained by immigration officials and transferred to a Louisiana detention facility. The case has drawn significant legal and political attention, raising concerns over due process and First Amendment protections. U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman…
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Recently, U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that sought to dismantle federal support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. The decision represents a major legal barrier to the administration’s attempts to curtail DEI initiatives, raising questions about the constitutional implications…
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A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump that sought to end government support for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. U.S. District Judge Adam Abelson ruled that the orders likely violate constitutional rights, including free speech protections, and prevented the administration from altering…
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