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The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech... more +
The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government from making laws respecting the establishment of religion, prohibiting the free exercise of religion, abridging the freedom of speech or the press, preventing citizens from peacefully assembling, or interfering with citizens' ability to petition the government for redress of their grievances. The First Amendment is one of the most sacred aspects of the American legal tradition and has spawned a vast body of jurisprudence and commentary. less -
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Platforms Face Section 230 Shift From Take It Down Act

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On May 19, President Donald Trump signed the Take It Down Act into law. The act will have an immediate impact on platform providers, which will be required to actively monitor and, in many cases, censor the speech of their...more

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Restoring Freedom of Speech and Ending Federal Censorship

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This order limits the federal government’s ability and the use of taxpayer resources to abridge free speech of American citizens and to take action to correct prior incidents of suppression. It also directs investigation into...more

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Pennsylvania Protects Press Freedom, Passes Anti-SLAPP Statute

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Yesterday, July 17, 2024, Pennsylvania joins more than 30 states that have enacted anti-SLAPP laws, providing protection to journalists and media outlets from meritless claims....more

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Controls on Social Media Use are Taking Hold—at School

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As the inherent risks of social media use become more broadly understood, pressure is building on government bodies at every level to enact effective regulations. There has been some action at the federal level: both the...more

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