Tag: first amendment
Minneapolis nurse had rib broken by fed agents in previous fight
Was Alex Pretti on DHS database as domestic terrorist? Minneapolis nurse and observer and activist had his rib broken just days before in an earlier confrontation amid concerns protesters are being targeted and their names kept in a 'domestic...
Teacher of the year indefinitely suspended over Charlie Kirk comments as she sues school district
Michelle Mickens sues Georgia school over Charlie Kirk comments post assassination after indefinite suspension. A victim of conservative ideological indoctrination and neutering of free speech?
A 2022 Georgia teacher of the year finalist has alleged her 'free speech' rights were...
Trump administration revokes visas of 6 foreigners celebrating Kirk’s death
Right decision? State department revokes visas of 6 foreigners over 'vile' Charlie Kirk assassination comments as free speech advocates warn of the dangers of policing and politicizing thoughts & speech.
‘I may not agree with what you say, but I...
Texas student expelled mocking Charlie Kirk death sets up GoFundme
Devion Canty Jr former Texas State University (TXST) filmed mocking Charlie Kirk assassination and then expelled starts GoFundme fundraiser explaining his version of events while recognizing his actions weren't perfect.
The Texas State University student captured on viral video mocking...
Texas State University student expelled mocking Charlie Kirk death during vigil
Texas State University student expelled acting out Charlie Kirk assassination as viral video shows the un-identified student repeatedly slapping his neck and mocking the conservative icon's shooting death during on campus vigil.
The slippery slope of when 'free speech' is...
High school senior wins battle to paint bible verses in personal parking spot
Sabrina Steffans High school senior wins battle to paint bible verses in personal 'paid' parking spot at Grand Island Central School. The case raises issues of the right to religious expression at secular school and student inclusivity.
At what cost...
Fan wearing MAGA hat escorted out of St Louis stadium cause of no politics rule
Michael Weitzel St Louis fan wearing MAGA hat escorted out of St Louis stadium cause of club rule banning political statements. But is the rule being applied evenly and what does that say about first amendment rights and free...
Trump halts all student visas, demands vetting of social media accounts
Trump indefinitely halts all student visas, demands vetting of social media accounts as it claims elite universities are too liberal, woke and fermenting antisemitism on campus as colleges continue to allow student protests against the ongoing conflict in Gaza,...
Tufts grad student advocating for Palestine ‘illegally’ detained by ICE
Rumeysa Ozturk Tufts grad student advocating for Palestine detained by ICE in the latest 'crackdown' on free speech critical of Israel. What happened to first amendment rights and due process? Trump administration claims Turkish native is an active supporter...
Yunseo Chung Columbia student sues Trump to stop ‘illegal’ deportation
Yunseo Chung Columbia South Korean student files lawsuit against Trump administration to stop 'illegal' deportation of permanent resident student participating in campus activism, with suit alleging, Trump has sought to use the threat of deportation as a wedge against...
Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE over ‘Hamas’ propaganda
Badar Khan Suri, Georgetown University researcher detained by ICE over allegations of ‘Hamas’ propaganda, raising questions of academic freedom and free speech and wrong think.
And once again ... A researcher at Georgetown University was detained by federal immigration authorities...
Oklahoma boys, 8 & 5 removed from class for wearing BLM shirts to school
Jordan Herbert Ardmore Oklahoma mother's two sons, aged 8 & 5 removed from class for wearing BLM shirts to school deemed political and disruptive to learning experience. Should political speech be allowed at school?
Political apparel? Two Oklahoma boys, eight and...
Ex-Virginia Tech soccer player sues after being forced off team refusing to kneel
Kiersten Hening Ex-Virginia Tech soccer player sues coach after being forced off team refusing to kneel for BLM. Fighting for her first amendment rights.
Do politics/social justice issues and sport belong? A former Virginia Tech women’s soccer player, is suing her...
Oklahoma Neo Nazi shoots woman 4 times in the back removing swastika flag on a dare
Alexander Feaster Oklahoma Neo Nazi from Hunter shoots Kyndal McVey 4 times in the back after stealing a swastika flag from his property. Member of militant group?
An Oklahoma Neo Nazi has been arrested after allegedly shooting a woman in...
End of first amendment? Amy Goodman Democracy Now journalist faces riot charges over North Dakota Pipeline protest
Amy Goodman North Dakota riot charges over Dakota Access Pipeline project. How new charges conflict with first amendment rights and the future of reporting.
Democracy Now founder and principal reporter Amy Goodman has told she intends to turn herself into North...
