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The War on 'Foreign Influence' Has Become a War on the First Amendment

Go after bribes and espionage, but leave mere speech alone.

Reason · Sep 9, 2024

A federal judge tosses a lawsuit over the ban on recorded inmate interviews in South Carolina

A federal judge has thrown out a lawsuit trying to overturn the South Carolina prison system’s baning on-camera, in-person interviews with inmates or recording their phone calls for broadcast

The Independent UK · Sep 9, 2024

A dozen Louisiana victims of police racism get $1,000 each month. The program is funded by a family that got rich off slavery

Participants in the unique program said the financial support helped, but symbolism of program was just as important, writes Josh Marcus

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2024

Texas governor announces removal of over a million ineligible voters from rolls; activists question data

The Texas ACLU claims the data "lacks context" and says the administration is putting forward "a pattern of voter intimidation"

Latin Times · Aug 27, 2024

Briefs Supporting Strong First Amendment Protection for K-12 Students' Outside-School Speech

The amicus briefs come from several organizations and people, some liberal (e.g., the ACLU), some conservative, and some apolitical.

Reason · Aug 23, 2024

The ACLU's Response to My Post on the Fifth Circuit's Smith Ruling—And My Reply to the ACLU

A debate on a very important Fourth Amendment ruling.

Reason · Aug 16, 2024

Wisconsin's Evers urges federal judge not to make changes at youth prison in wake of counselor death

Gov. Tony Evers is urging a federal judge not to make any changes at Wisconsin's youth prison after a counselor was killed during a fight there

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2024

LGBTQ people have a troubled relationship with police − new survey shows high rates of harassment, abuse and distrust

The LGBTQ community’s long history with law enforcement is so troubled and violent that organizers at some recent Pride parades decided to ban police from marching in the parade.

The Conversation · Aug 13, 2024

The Fifth Circuit Shuts Down Geofence Warrants—And Maybe A Lot More

An astonishing ruling, and one that creates splits on two differerent issues.

Reason · Aug 13, 2024

9/11 Families Support Reversal Of Death Penalty Plea Deals

The Defense Secretary's decision to reinstate the death penalty for 9/11 accused sparks debate and legal challenges, highlighting complex emotions and chal...

Top News · Aug 3, 2024