The PROTECT Act: Overbroad and Vague
Experts say Mike Lee’s new bill suffers from the same constitutional deficiencies that have plagued past attempts at internet regulation.
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Supreme Court Takes Up Important Section 230 Case
Supreme Court Takes Up Important Section 230 Case
As the U.S. Supreme Court returns for a highly-anticipated term, it has been widely reported that a case dealing with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 has been taken up by the high court for review and final ruling. Such a ruling could significantly impact the bench…
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Newsom Signs California Cyber Flashing Bill Into Law
Newsom Signs California Cyber Flashing Bill Into Law
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, just signed into law a measure that prohibits “cyber flashing” and grants victims the ability to sue for economic and noneconomic damages. Senate Bill 53, known commonly as the FLASH Act, enters force on January 1, 2023, making Californi…
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Section 230 Faces New and Continuing Challenges
Section 230 Faces New and Continuing Challenges
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit recently upheld a controversial social media law mandating that social media platforms and influential technology companies refrain from discriminating against right-wing political viewpoints. “Today we reject the idea that corporations have…
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Welcome to Texas – No LGBTQ Books, Please
Welcome to Texas - No LGBTQ Books, Please
For all its reputation as a bastion of independence and liberty, Texas has become a hotbet of book bans and anti-sexual expression campaigns.
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FSC Files Amicus Briefs in Three FOSTA-Enabled Lawsuits
Free Speech Coalition Joins ACLU, CDT in Filing Amicus Briefs in Section 230 Cases — Free Speech Coalition
Free Speech Coalition, the trade and advocacy association for the adult industry, has joined civil rights and sex worker rights groups in filing “friend-of-the-court” briefs defending three platforms against FOSTA-enabled civil litigation. In each case, civil litigants are seeking damages from platf
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Why I’m Not Worried About CA’s “Age-Appropriate Design Code Act”
Why I’m Not Worried About CA’s “Age-Appropriate Design Code Act”
The California legislature’s latest idea for protecting children online is an unworkable mess - and very likely unconstitutional, as well.
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Va. Judge Dismisses Obscenity Lawsuits Against LGBTQ Books
Va. Judge Dismisses Obscenity Lawsuits Against LGBTQ Books
A judge in Virginia has dismissed lawsuits seeking to restrict the sale of two LGBTQ+ books in the state over allegedly “obscene” content.
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Amazon Bullied by UAE to Restrict LGBTQ+ Search
Amazon Bullied by UAE to Restrict LGBTQ+ Search
Amazon has been bullied into restricting their search results for all LGBTQ+ related products (including items like rainbow flags) by the United Arab Emirates as reported on by The Guardian. Bullied? If this makes you roll your eyes because you think Amazon is too big to be intimidated, read on. Man…
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FTC Rulemaking Targets “Commercial Surveillance” and Ad Tech
FTC Rulemaking Targets “Commercial Surveillance” and Ad Tech
The FTC is seeking public comment for its rulemaking process on commercial surveillance, data security and related issues.
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