Read the latest positive news, breakthroughs, and inspiring stories about first amendment, curated daily by BrightWire.
A federal judge ruled that an American citizen has the right to criticize government officials after ICE tried to prosecute him for a strongly worded email. The victory protects political speech even when it makes officials uncomfortable.
Two senators from opposite parties just teamed up to protect free speech online. Their new bill would let Americans sue if the government pressures tech companies to remove content.
A Tennessee grandfather jailed for 37 days over a Facebook meme just won an $835,000 settlement that vindicates his free speech rights. His case shows the Constitution still protects Americans from government censorship, even during heated political times.
When Nicole and Linda Bagley-Sohn painted 12 fence pickets rainbow colors to protest Florida's removal of Pride crosswalks, Key West ordered them to repaint it white or face fines. Now they're fighting back with a federal lawsuit that could protect free speech rights for everyone.
A New Jersey pregnancy center won a unanimous Supreme Court ruling protecting its right to challenge state harassment in federal court. The decision safeguards First Amendment freedoms for nonprofits nationwide.
A federal judge ruled that cutting federal funding for NPR and PBS violates First Amendment protections against government retaliation for viewpoint. The decision affirms that the government cannot use funding decisions to punish news organizations for their coverage.
A federal judge ruled that cutting funding for NPR and PBS based on their viewpoint violates the First Amendment. The decision protects public broadcasters from government retaliation over their journalism.
A federal settlement permanently blocks government agencies from pressuring social media companies to censor protected speech. The case, praised by three Supreme Court justices as one of the most important free speech cases in years, revealed one of the largest government censorship efforts in U.S. history.
A federal court just ruled that the Pentagon's controversial press access policy violated the Constitution, protecting journalists' right to report on how taxpayer dollars are spent. The victory ensures Americans can continue getting independent coverage of military decisions made in their name.
A federal judge ruled that the Pentagon's restrictive press policy violates constitutional protections, marking a major win for press freedom. The decision comes after only one of 56 news outlets agreed to the new rules that could label journalists as security risks.
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon violated the Constitution when it pulled press credentials from major news outlets. The decision restores journalists' access during a critical time for government transparency.
A federal judge ruled the Pentagon's new media policy unconstitutional, restoring access for independent reporters. The decision protects journalists' rights to cover military operations during wartime.
