Telegram has filed a legal challenge in New Delhi against India's temporary ban on its app, imposed to curb exam fraud. The company argues the ban infringes on users' free speech and constitutional rights, punishing millions of users instead of those responsible for leaks.
UK PM Keir Starmer announced a ban on social media for under-16s and mandatory identity verification for adults using major platforms. Critics argue this is a backdoor to introducing a mandatory digital ID system, a plan previously rejected by the public.
Robert De Niro led a crowd in chanting "shut the fuck up!" at Donald Trump during a New York event. The actor criticized Trump's remarks on Americans' financial situations, inflation, and the 2020 election, comparing patriotism to an abused spouse's love for an abuser.
Michael Grade, former chair of Ofcom, stated that critics of GB News are part of a 'liberal, Islington consensus' aiming to restrict free expression. He argued that the broadcaster gives a voice to the 'white majority' often ignored in public debate, a concept he linked to the success of Reform UK.
A new study by the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) reveals that abusive and racist comments targeting US lawmakers on Facebook tripled in the six months after Meta relaxed its content moderation rules. Violent threats and hate speech quadrupled, while bullying and harassment doubled. Meta claims its own reports show no increase in hateful conduct.
Senior US diplomat Sarah Rogers criticized Germany's free speech laws, calling its censorship practices into question over the conviction of a citizen fined for calling Chancellor Friedrich Merz 'Lying Fritz'. Rogers argued that European courts' claims to censor the internet worldwide undermine free speech principles.
Thibaut Bruttin of Reporters Without Borders criticizes the "Xenia Fedorova affair," arguing that defending "free speech" without journalistic independence and honesty undermines democracy. He labels Fedorova a Kremlin propaganda emitter, not a free speech martyr.
US law enforcement is warning of 'anti-tech extremism' amid growing hatred towards AI, while a bipartisan amendment seeks to end nationwide police license plate tracking. Other reports cover ballot seizures, ICE firearms trainer involvement in shootings, hackable robot lawn mowers, cybercrime claims against MyPillow, a controversial State Department office, DHS data demands, AI safety bills, and election officials preparing for ICE presence.
Prominent activists criticize the UK government for banning US commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns over freedom of speech and the government's definition of 'public good'.
Prominent activists criticize the UK government for banning US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns over freedom of speech and the Home Office's rationale for canceling their travel authorisations.
Mahmoud Khalil, facing deportation over pro-Palestine advocacy, will appeal to the Supreme Court after a federal appeals court declined to rehear his case. His lawyers argue the Trump administration is using immigration to punish protected speech.
Singer and political figure Zainab Sheriff sentenced to over four years for incitement, sparking accusations of a government crackdown on free speech. Critics, including Freetown's mayor, call the sentence a warning to dissenters.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas called on Americans to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence by upholding their beliefs, protected by the U.S. Constitution, amidst societal divisions.
Sneako reacts to Chud the Builder's (Dalton Eatherly) arrest in Tennessee, linking it to free speech debates and comparing the backlash to Charlie Kirk's case, emphasizing the erosion of constitutional rights despite disagreeing with Kirk's views.
Disney's new CEO Josh D'Amaro faces a First Amendment battle with the Trump administration over an FCC investigation into ABC's The View, alleging violations of the 'equal time' rule, which may define his tenure.
In a filing, ABC accuses the Trump administration of trying to chill its constitutionally protected free speech. The point of contention: "The View," and whether it's subject to equal time rules.
ABC is accusing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of violating its First Amendment rights by making "major shifts in policy and practice" that the network claims will chill free speech. The network is asking the FCC to "affirm its long-standing approach to the bona fide news interview exemption" for daytime talk show The View, and […]
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Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage pro-Palestine protesters from using the chant "globalise the intifada" but warned against specifically outlawing the phrase or banning a planned protest in London on 16 May. His comments come after Keir Starmer called for tougher action against marchers using the chant following an attack on Jewish people in Golders Green last week. The Metropolitan Police already have a policy of arresting people who chant the phrase. Polanski also reiterated his apology for sharing a post on X criticising police over the arrest of a suspect after two Jewish people were stabbed in Golders Green.
Green Party leader Zack Polanski has said he would discourage use of the phrase "globalise the intifada" on pro-Palestine marches but insists he is not interested in policing people's language. Speaking to the BBC, Polanski said he wants people to be more effective in their protests and can make their point without using controversial phrases. His comments come as Prime Minister Keir Starmer threatened to ban some pro-Palestine demonstrations and called for tougher action on language used on protest marches. The transport secretary Heidi Alexander meanwhile described Polanski's retweet of a post criticizing police after the Golders Green attack as "disgusting" and "absolutely abhorrent", saying he is not fit to lead a political party.
PM says there are instances in which he would support bans but organisers say this would ‘strike at root of free speech’Organisers of pro-Palestine marches have said Keir Starmer’s threat to ban some demonstrations opposing Israel’s actions in the Middle East will “strike at the root of free assembly and free speech” in the UK.On Saturday morning, the prime minister told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme that “there are instances” in which he would support stopping some pro-Palestine protests altogether. Continue reading...
The University of Sussex has successfully challenged a record £585,000 fine issued by the Office for Students over its trans and non-binary inclusion policy. The High Court ruled in favour of the university on most grounds, including upholding concerns about bias in the regulator's decision-making process. Mrs Justice Lieven found that the OfS had "closed its mind" to anything that would not lead to finding a failure to uphold free speech. The case did not consider what happened to Professor Kathleen Stock, who left Sussex after protests over her views on gender.
Sussex University has successfully overturned a record £585,000 fine from England's higher education regulator (OfS) after the high court rejected claims the university breached free speech regulations involving former professor Kathleen Stock. The court ruled the OfS lacked legal authority to investigate the university's handling of protests against Stock over her transgender rights views, which led to her resignation in 2021. The ruling represents a significant blow to the regulator's credibility and raises questions about its legal framework.
Bitcoin 2026 conference at The Venetian featured Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director in a session on code as free speech, highlighting Bitcoin's institutional adoption dilemma. The event showcased DOJ's enforcement shift away from targeting developers, while critics argued the movement's cultural center has shifted toward institutions it was designed to circumvent.
