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Police Arrest Dozens for Peacefully Protesting King Charles III’s Coronation
New anti-protest laws have given UK police unprecedented power to clamp down on free speech and peaceful protest.
ACLU Sues US for Using Military-Grade Helicopters to Quell George Floyd Protests
In June of 2020, the National Guard deployed two military helicopters against protesters in D.C.
Trump Supporters Reportedly Banned From DeSantis Book Signing
Both Trump and DeSantis have a history of suppressing free speech.
Free Speech Advocates Say Florida Bill Would Silence Elected Officials’ Critics
New legislation would make it easier for state officials such as Gov. Ron DeSantis to sue for defamation.
Free Speech Watchdogs Condemn Elon Musk for Suspending Journalists From Twitter
Twitter's CEO is facing backlash from press freedom and civil liberties groups over the decision.
Twitter Suspends Comedian Kathy Griffin After She Mocks Elon Musk
Musk seems to be applying Twitter's anti-impersonation policy only to accounts that criticize him, one reporter said.
40 Justice and Watchdog Groups Urge Twitter Advertisers to Hold Musk to Account
The groups warned that the advertisers could be aiding right-wing extremism if they don’t pull funding.
Elon Musk Completes Twitter Takeover With Help From Saudi Prince
The richest man on the planet is now in control of one of the most widely used social media platforms.
The Onion Files Parody Brief to Supreme Court in Defense of Speech Rights
“For parody to work, it has to plausibly mimic the original,” the company said in its legal filing.
Advocates Call for Release of Saudi Woman Facing 34 Years in Prison Over Tweets
“Women like Salma must be recognized and protected, not targeted for expressing their opinions,” one advocate said.