Free Speech

Explore a range of informative resources and video interviews with legal experts discussing the complexities of First Amendment rights and free expression. Visitors will find content covering key legal concepts such as freedom of speech, limitations on speech, and landmark Supreme Court cases that have shaped free speech laws in the United States. This tag provides valuable insights into the legal frameworks that protect and regulate speech in various contexts.

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Threads, Bluesky, and Mastodon – Which One Actually Protects Your Speech?

Digital Rights, Internet Culture, Privacy & Security, Social Media, Technology /

None of Threads, Bluesky, or Mastodon guarantees U.S.-style free speech—each platform can legally moderate, remove, or de-rank content under its own rules. The key difference is where control sits: Threads is centralized under Meta, Bluesky adds portability via open protocols, and Mastodon decentralizes decisions across independent servers. This article compares their moderation and governance models, […]

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Why ‘Free Speech on Social Media’ Just Got a Brand-New Legal Definition

Digital Rights & Civil Liberties, Law & Legal Affairs, Media & Communications, Politics & Government, Technology & Social Media /

Courts are increasingly defining “free speech on social media” around a core rule: the First Amendment restricts government actors, not private platforms. New rulings and state laws focus on when moderation becomes “state action” and what transparency or access duties platforms may have. This article explains the new legal lines, what changes for users and

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What is defamation?

Civil Litigation, Defamation Law, Media & First Amendment Law /

Defamation is a false statement of fact about someone, shared with at least one other person, that harms their reputation. It can be written (libel) or spoken (slander), and claims generally require falsity, publication, fault, and damages. This article explains defamation’s definition, libel vs. slander, and common defenses. Defamation is a legal term that describes

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Expert Legal Debate on Bad Tendency Doctrine in Action

What Is the Bad Tendency Doctrine in Free Speech Law?

Civil Law, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, Other Legal Issues /

The Bad Tendency Doctrine let courts restrict speech if it had a tendency to lead to illegal acts or public harm, without proving imminent danger. Rooted in English common law, it influenced early U.S. First Amendment cases before being displaced by clearer standards like “clear and present danger” and later “imminent lawless action.” This article

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Your Right to Assembly: Key Legal Aspects and Protections You Should Know

How to Legally Organize a Protest or Demonstration

Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Court Procedures, Human Rights, Legal Ethics, Supreme Court Decisions /

In the U.S., you can legally organize a protest without a permit in many public forums, but permits are often required for marches, street closures, or amplified sound. Compliance with neutral time, place, and manner restrictions helps protect First Amendment rights and reduce arrest risk. This article covers key cases, laws, permits, and practical steps

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