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Afroman won a defamation lawsuit filed by seven Ohio sheriff's deputies who sued him over music videos in which he used security footage to mock their raid of his home. "We did it, America! ... Freedom of speech!" the rapper shouted after the verdict. bit.ly/40Dxedp

The arrest of a Nashville journalist by immigration officials has renewed conversations over the First Amendment rights of non-citizens, as the reporter remains in custody despite being granted a release on bond. bit.ly/4tgvB1F

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore the government-run Voice of America's operations after it had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work. bit.ly/4bRKYaA

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FCC Chair Brendan Carr says some broadcasters must "correct course" amid Iran war coverage or "they will lose their licenses." bit.ly/3N9QzzP

1A Definition of the Day: Son of Sam laws. The idea behind the laws is that those who commit crimes should not profit from discussing them, and the money should instead go to the crimes' victims.

Last night, @kevinmgoldberg, vice president and First Amendment expert at Freedom Forum, received an @RTDNA 2026 First Amendment Award. He was honored for "his tireless work defending and promoting free expression, press freedom and open access to information — values at the heart of the First Amendment." Congratulations, Kevin! 👏

Filmmaking begins with the freedom to speak, collaborate and create. Movies: Brought to you by the First Amendment.

A new federal lawsuit filed against President Donald Trump's administration alleges that actions against noncitizens based on their work in fact-checking and content moderation is unconstitutional censorship. bit.ly/4sDJZk3

Freely Fest: celebrating the power of music and our First Amendment freedoms.

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Anthropic has sued the Defense Department and other federal agencies after the Pentagon announced it would label the AI company as a threat to national security. The company said its "reputation and core First Amendment freedoms are under attack." bit.ly/3NtHguu

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations. bit.ly/4uguT5O

1A Definition of the Day: Low value speech. In addition to fighting words, other examples of low value speech include defamation, obscenity, true threats and incitement to imminent lawless action.

A group of student protesters and the ACLU are suing Ball State University, claiming its policies unfairly infringe on their First Amendment right to protest. bit.ly/4slFo5P

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The First Amendment makes it possible for artists to sing their truth — from Orange Blossom Revue to Freely Fest and anywhere in between.

Attorney General Pam Bondi has announced federal charges against 30 more people who are accused of civil rights violations in a January protest inside a Minnesota church. apnews.com/article/immigr…

Join us in celebrating Student Press Freedom Day — a national moment to stand up for press freedom and recognize the essential role student journalists play in their communities.