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Florida’s Attorney General, Ashley Moody, petitioned the US Supreme Court on Tuesday to reinstate a controversial law aimed at curbing drag shows, pending ongoing legal challenges. The law, known as the “Protection of Children Act,” was enacted in 2023 with the intention of shielding children from exposure to sexually explicit live performances. It criminalizes knowingly…
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The Supreme Court revived the National Rifle Association’s lawsuit against a New York state official accused of coercing banks and insurers to avoid doing business with the gun rights group. The ruling, authored by liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor, warned public officials against using their power to punish speech they dislike. In a unanimous 9-0 decision,…
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In a move set to shake the social media landscape, the Senate has passed a legislation mandating TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the platform or risk a ban. This decision, embedded in a larger $95 billion package providing foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel, has sparked concerns among content creators and legal analysts.…
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The Supreme Court has refused to hear an appeal from a Pennsylvania lawyer who contested a state professional rule targeting harassment and discrimination. Zachary Greenberg, an attorney with the non-profit Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, sought to revive his lawsuit challenging the rule, which prohibited lawyers from knowingly engaging in harassment or discrimination based…
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In a decision that has shaken the world of civil liberty advocates, the United States Supreme Court opted not to hear the case of Mckesson v. Doe. In effect, the apex court has upheld a lower court ruling that drastically curtails the right to organize mass protests in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas. The lower court’s…
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The Supreme Court is poised to engage in a pivotal debate over the extent of the White House’s authority in tackling misinformation on social media platforms, with implications that stretch beyond the realms of online discourse to matters of public health and democracy. For professionals like Dr. Eileen Barrett, Chair of the Board of Regents…
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In a significant move on Wednesday, the House of Representatives voted to pass bipartisan legislation aimed at compelling TikTok’s Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the popular social media platform within six months or risk facing a ban in the United States. The bill received overwhelming support with a final vote count of 352-65, comfortably…
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