Category: Freedom of Speech and Expression

Trump Officials Try to Fight Foreign Disinformation They Once Dismissed

The New York Times – Business:
The war in Iran has exposed the need to mount a defense against foreign influence campaigns, officials and experts say.
Supreme Court Sides With Internet Provider in Copyright Fight Over Pirated Music

The New York Times – Business:
Leading music labels sued Cox Communications for failing to terminate accounts of subscribers flagged for distributing copyrighted music.
They Helped Women Fight Online Abuse. They Were Barred From the U.S.

The New York Times – Business:
The founders of HateAid, a German human-rights group that helps victims of online attacks, were accused by the Trump administration of being part of a “global censorship-industrial complex.”
Kimmel Tells U.K. Viewers ‘Tyranny Is Booming’ in America

Chosen by a British TV station to give an “alternative” to the king’s speech, Jimmy Kimmel said it had been a great year for the U.S. “from a fascism perspective.”
They Seek to Curb Online Hate. The U.S. Accuses Them of Censorship.

The Trump administration said five regulators and researchers who work to tackle disinformation and abuse on the internet had been barred from entering the United States.
U.S. Bars 5 European Tech Regulators and Researchers

The Trump administration, citing “foreign censorship,” imposed travel bans on experts involved in monitoring major tech platforms.
Elon Musk Tests Europe’s Willingness to Enforce Its Online Laws

Backed by White House officials, the tech billionaire has lashed out at the European Union after his social media platform X was fined last week.
U.S. Plans to Scrutinize Foreign Tourists’ Social Media History

Even visitors from countries like Britain and France, whose citizens don’t need visas, would have to share five years’ worth of social media.
Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Jimmy Kimmel’s ABC Deal Is Extended Through May 2027

“Jimmy Kimmel Live!” became a flashpoint about free speech in the country after it was temporarily suspended this year.
App That Tracks ICE Raids Sues U.S., Saying Officials Pressured Apple to Remove It

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech.
Comedian Vir Das Fights Back After Official Rebukes in India

The comedian Vir Das, who has gained international fame despite intense criticism in his native India, has taken up boxing. He says it’s “good prep for adversity.”