Free Speech & Government

Latest in Free Speech & Government· Oct 28

A federal appeals court invoked Justice Scalia's landmark video game precedent to block government restrictions on emerging speech technologies, ruling that content moderation tools and algorithmic systems receive the same First Amendment protection as traditional media. The decision rejected arguments that novel platforms warrant different constitutional treatment, establishing that technological novelty alone cannot justify speech regulation. The ruling applies to at least three pending cases involving AI-generated content filters and social media algorithms, preventing states from imposing separate standards on digital speech systems.

Legal challenges and policy debates over government agencies' use of intimidation tactics, warning notices, and other methods to suppress lawful speech and dissent.

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ECB chief Lagarde exits nine months early to speak freely on global issues

Scalia's video game ruling shields new speech technologies from First Amendment erosion

Former president Obama tells large crowd that extremism's rise remains preventable

New Mexico ruling shows risks of using nuisance laws to force platform design changes

ABC's legal challenge to FCC raises constitutional speech protections

Think tank sues ICE over warning notices targeting social media critics