The first rule of Supreme Court ethics is: you do not talk about ethics. Legitimate criticism of Justice Alito's behavior is muzzled, while Alito faces no consequences for behavior that undermines his impartiality. https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/judge-broke-rules-by-criticizing-justice-alito-during-flag-flap-784405fb?mod=lead_feature_below_a_pos1
Open-Government Nonprofits Are Dying Off Just When They’re Needed Most — Via The Bulwark
Open-Government Nonprofits Are Dying Off Just When They’re Needed Most
Why it’s happening and what can be done about it.
The TikTok decision lets the gov attack press freedom under the guise of national security. The Pentagon Papers case told courts to be skeptical of national security justifications for censorship. This is the latest example of judges ignoring that instruction.
Freedom of the Press
‘Who are we to judge,’ ask … judges, upholding TikTok ban
We warned that the TikTok ban forgets the lessons of the Pentagon Papers case. Last week’s court decision upholding the law proved our point
KOSA purports to protect kids online but really undermines privacy and free expression. The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression lists four of its biggest First Amendment problems.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Four big reasons you should oppose KOSA
From its inception, KOSA has suffered from broad First Amendment and free speech issues. Here are four of the biggest.
We filed an amicus brief urging an appeals court to shut down X’s demand for Media Matters’s donor information because it violates the First Amendment.
Freedom of the Press
X goes ‘thermonuclear’ against media donors
Social platform’s unconstitutional demand for Media Matters’ donor information imperils nonprofit news, argues legal brief by FPF
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Clawing back your data on X
Purging your social media posts is getting much simpler
📩 Read in our weekly newsletter (and subscribe): - Final push for bipartisan PRESS Act - Biden can still fix classification - Good news for reporters arrested for covering protests - Alabama lawsuit echoes Marion County Record raid - Press freedom Bluesky starter pack
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Final PRESS Act push
Plus: Classification is broken. Biden can still help fix it
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New leaks on police phone unlocking tech
Recent insight into the capabilities and limitations of GrayKey, a secretive phone forensics tool, highlight the importance of updates