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Voices for Liberties Papers on Freedom of Speech, Civil Rights, and Social Progress

I am the Executive Director of the Scalia Law School's Law & Liberty Center. Our most significant current project at the Center is "Voices for Liberty," which our website describes as follows: "While some view freedom of speech as detrimental to minority groups, others champion it as a necessary condition…

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Hamburger Responds: Prof. Somin Repeats His Errors

Round 3 in the debate between Hamburger and Somin over the First Amendment and Murthy

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Abridgement, Coercion, and Freedom of Speech: Reply to Philip Hamburger

Prof. Hamburger is wrong to argue that the use of the word "abridgment" implies that noncoercive government persuasion directed at social media firms violates the First Amendment.

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Abridging, Not Coercing, Is The First Amendment's Yardstick for Speech Violations

Philip Hamburger: Prof. Somin is mistaken about Murthy v. Missouri

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Russian Poet Jailed For Anti-War Poem On Ukraine Conflict

Russian poet sentenced to seven years in prison for anti-war poem on Ukraine conflict, sparking concerns about freedom of speech and artistic expression in...

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Pressure Mounts On Ukraine To Scrap 'Sponsors Of War'

The controversial 'sponsors of war' blacklist in Ukraine faces scrutiny for its impact on freedom of speech and human rights. International pressure mounts...

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FAQs re Murthy v. Missouri

Philip Hamburger on How to Understand this Free Speech Case

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UK Government Defines Extremism, Bars Funding For Labeled Groups

British government defines extremism, raising concerns over impact on Muslim communities and freedom of speech.

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House Passes Bill To Address National Security Concerns With Tiktok

Democratic Congressman Seth Moulton supports bipartisan bill addressing TikTok and China's influence for national security and freedom of speech.

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FDNY And DOJ Investigations Spark Controversy Over Political Interference Concerns

FDNY investigates firefighters for booing Letitia James; Gaetz calls for DOJ probe into Jack Smith, sparking debates on freedom of speech and political inf...

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Citizens have right to criticise revocation of Article 370, says Supreme Court

Supreme Court quashes FIR against professor for criticizing Article 370 abrogation, upholds right to dissent and freedom of speech.

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Hong Kong Judges Dismiss Appeal For Pro-Democracy Radio Host

Judges in Hong Kong dismiss appeal in sedition case involving pro-democracy radio host, raising questions about freedom of speech and civil rights.

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Berlinale Artistic Director Defends Freedom Of Speech Amid Controversy

The 2024 Berlinale awards show sparks debate over freedom of speech and political sensitivities, with accusations of weaponizing antisemitism and calls for...

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Russian List Adds Kasparov As 'Terrorist And Extremist'

Former world chess champion Garry Kasparov labeled as 'terrorist' by Russia, sparking condemnation and concerns for freedom of speech.

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Allow MPs, MLAs to speak in House without fear of harassment, says Supreme Court

Constitution Bench upholds legislators' freedom of speech and immunity from prosecution for official actions in Parliament.

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How the Supreme Court, over decades, established news media’s right to ad revenue

Last week, The Times of India reported that advertisement flow to India’s print media is expected to show seven percent growth in 2024, a record level of rise that exceeds even pre-pandemic levels. As a market leader in print ad revenue, Bennett, Coleman and Company Ltd, the media conglomerate that…

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Journal of Free Speech Law: "Courting Censorship," by Prof. Philip Hamburger

The article is here; the Introduction: Has Supreme Court doctrine invited censorship? Not deliberately, of course. Still, it must be asked whether current doctrine has courted censorship—in the same way one might speak of it courting disaster. The Court has repeatedly declared its devotion to the freedom of speech, so…

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Al-Ameen’s centenary becomes celebration of its founder

Celebration of Al-Ameen newspaper's centenary highlights its role in the freedom movement and current concerns over freedom of speech.

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There exists a state of undeclared emergency in Karnataka, says Basavaraj Bommai

Congress creating fear & oppression in Karnataka, filing false cases against Hindutva activists & BJP workers. Chief Minister & Ministers curtailing freedom of speech. Ram Temple inauguration on Jan 22, Congress hinting at Godhra-like incident.

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Free speech debate engulfs Denmark’s parliament after passing of law banning Quran burning

Bill passes after spate of burning protests that led to uproar in Muslim nations. But some parties believe there is a bigger debate still to be had

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No stopping any constitutionally permissible events, particularly those related to music, theatre, art, and storytelling, says Siddaramaiah

CM Siddaramaiah directs police not to obstruct constitutionally conducted events; activists, writers, actors welcome move. Police notice mandates organisers to furnish details to uphold law & order; CM clarifies govt won't impede freedom of speech & expression. #Solidarity #RangaShankara

The Hindu

A fact check unit that is unconstitutional

A state-run fact check unit, such as the one proposed by Tamil Nadu will only cause more harm to society

Zenger

Elon Musk Claps Back At Advertisers For Pulling Ads Over Endorsement Of Antisemitic Post: ‘Greatest Oppressors Of Free Speech’

On Saturday, Elon Musk, the owner of social media platform X, openly criticized major advertisers for suppressing users' freedom of speech

Evening Standard

Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe: What Iran jail hell taught me about freedom of speech

EXCLUSIVE: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe shared a bunk with one of Evin prison’s pillars of resilience. She tells the Standard of what she learned about Iran’s state-sponsored cancel culture and repression

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PIL in Madras High Court challenges constitution of Fact Checking Unit by T.N. government

PIL filed in Madras HC challenging TN Govt's Fact Checking Unit, alleging it curbs freedom of speech & appoints DMK supporter as Mission Director. Court urged to declare G.O. unconstitutional & restrain Mission Director from continuing in post.

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