Justice department drops charges against veteran who burned US flag via US news | The Guardian — Jan ‘Jay’ Carey torched the Stars and Stripes to protest against Trump’s executive order banning flag burning The prosecution of a man who burned the American flag near the White House in protest of an executive order against flag burning has been dropped by the US Department of Justice. On Friday, the justice department moved to dismiss charges against Jan “Jay” Carey, 55, a military combat veteran who set the flag on fire in Lafayette Square in Washington DC in August, the day that Donald Trum

The Justice Department dismissed charges against a veteran who burned the US flag in protest of an executive order banning flag burning. The act occurred in Lafayette Square.

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"Who controls the media controls the world."
Already, ONE BILLIONAIRE FAMILY with ties and loyalty to Donald Trump - the Ellisons - now controls significant chunks of the media.
This is what OLIGARCHY looks like...
DEMOCRACY has left the building.

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This is a problem for #FirstAmendmentRights. When the DoJ is complicit, make sure you know where NOT to get your news updates and analysis of what's really going on in the world around you. #FreeSpeechForever #LarryEllisonSucks #GOPLies #TrumpLies

New Bill Targets Foreign Governments Using US Courts To Silence Critics - IndiaWest News New Bill Targets Foreign Governments Using US Courts To Silence Critics.

New Bill Targets Foreign Governments Using US Courts To Silence Critics

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This bill sounds like an infringement of our #FirstAmendmentRights to me. I hope it fails.

We must contact our senators and legislators in the SC General Assembly to stop this bill from passing. #scpol

This goes against our #FirstAmendmentRights.

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Weston County GOP advances bylaws language asserting party autonomy, votes to send measures to state Delegates approved floor amendments and a resolution asserting party autonomy and the right to endorse candidates, and voted to forward new bylaw language to the Wyoming Republican Party for state‑level consideration.

Weston County GOP delegates take a stand for party autonomy, pushing forward new bylaws to protect their identity and strengthen their voice in candidate endorsements.

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Superintendent denies Turning Point/Club America charter at Pacific High, offers alternatives after policy review The Port Orford‑Langlois superintendent said he denied a student request to form a Turning Point/Club America chapter at Pacific High School because the national group's governance and materials conflict with district policy, and offered students two alternative pathways to pursue civic learning.

The superintendent's surprise denial of a student-led Turning Point club at Pacific High School has sparked a heated debate about free speech and civic engagement in the community.

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#OR #EducationPolicy #CivicDiscourse #FirstAmendmentRights

Missouri House adopts substitute to extend free-speech protections for K–12 student political, ideological clubs The House adopted a committee substitute for House Bill 26 82 to extend First Amendment protections for political and ideological speech to K–12 public school students while retaining guardrails for disruptive or unlawful conduct. Supporters said courts have already held students do not lose First Amendment rights at school; opponents warned it could protect hate groups and complicate school discipline.

Missouri lawmakers have just voted to expand free speech protections for K–12 students, igniting a fierce debate over the balance between ideological expression and school safety.

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Lots going on tomorrow! This #protestingpoodle thinks Friday is a great day to exercise your #firstamendmentrights

Al Green is a 🔥hero🔥 of Texas.
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#StandforJustice

BLACK PEOPLE AREN’T APES!

@algreen.house.gov added Trump is breathing new life into racism. That is 100 % spot on!

He was kicked out of the #stateoftheUnion again for practicing his #FirstAmendmentRights

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Florida House committee advances bill to create FDLE counterintelligence unit amid civil‑liberties concerns The House Budget Committee voted to report HB 945 favorably after debate and public opposition from civil‑liberties groups. Sponsor Rep. Alvarez said the unit would target nation‑state actors and require a criminal predicate; ACLU and First Amendment advocates warned of vague language and lack of statutory guardrails.

Florida's House Budget Committee just advanced a controversial bill to establish a counterintelligence unit, sparking fierce debate over First Amendment rights and government oversight.

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Panel splits on expansion of offenses for fabricated sexual images of minors Prosecutors, the attorney general and law‑enforcement groups urged expanding criminal liability and extending the statute of limitations, while defense advocates and sentencing authorities warned of First Amendment overbreadth unless obscenity and 'actual minor' language are carefully limited.

A new bill in Washington could reshape the legal landscape for online exploitation by expanding criminal liability for obscene fabricated images of minors, even if they aren't identifiable.

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100-plus Oklahoma students suspended after walkout — The Hill Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) on Wednesday celebrated the suspension of more than 100 students at Mustang Public Schools who walked out of class to protest U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (IC...

That headline again

#Oklahoma says no to students’ #FirstAmendmentRights.

Don’t worry, we still applaud you #MustangPublicSchools. And there is no such thing as a permanent school record ;)

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Subcommittee advances bill to clarify voluntary religious expression in schools after heated debate A House A&B subcommittee advanced House Bill 32‑40 to authorize voluntary, parent‑consented religious expression in non‑instructional school time. Supporters said it protects students’ First Amendment rights and schools from litigation; opponents warned it could create power imbalances and asks parents to waive claims.

A heated debate in Oklahoma led to the advancement of a bill that could reshape religious expression in schools, raising questions about parental consent and students' rights.

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Tarrant County adopts new agenda‑creation and decorum rules amid fierce public opposition After extended public testimony and split votes, the Commissioners Court passed a revised agenda‑creation policy and decorum rules that move public comment to the start of meetings and add time and topic thresholds critics say restrict First Amendment rights.

Tarrant County has sparked controversy by adopting new rules that critics say could undermine public participation and First Amendment rights during meetings.

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Abington board praises student protest rights; public speakers voice sharp disagreement over timing and taxes Board members told students they support peaceful protest while reminding them of attendance rules; public commenters offered both strong support for student civic action and sharp criticism that walkouts are unsafe or inappropriate during school time. The board and superintendent said policies and attendance consequences will be applied consistently.

Abington students are preparing to walk out in protest of immigration enforcement, sparking intense debate over their First Amendment rights and school policies.

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Jacob Weisberg of the Committee To Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social
discusses recent threats to #FirstAmendmentrights

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Residents urge Randolph County to reinstate dissolved library trustees, present 700-signature petition Dozens of residents urged the Randolph County Board of Commissioners to reinstate the county library board of trustees and condemned what they said was politically motivated removal; a petition of more than 700 signatures was delivered to the board.

Over 700 residents are rallying to reinstate the dissolved library trustees in Randolph County, arguing that public trust is at stake in the face of political pressure.

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#RandolphCounty #NC #CivicAccountability #CitizenPortal #RandolphCountyLibrary #FirstAmendmentRights

Residents press county on protest costs and permitting; staff explain courthouse-ground rules Residents asked whether protesters need permits or bonds and urged the county to disclose protest-related costs. County staff explained courthouse grounds are public property, that groups of more than 50 must provide insurance for events on courthouse grounds, and referenced Supreme Court forum-analysis principles for First Amendment speech.

Residents are demanding transparency on protest costs and permitting rules as the county prepares for potential nationwide demonstrations.

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#TippecanoeCounty #IN #CivicAccountability #FirstAmendmentRights #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety

Conference committee debates scope and wording of S 23 synthetic-media disclaimer A Committee of Conference on S 23 reviewed draft 1.1 and debated replacing 'artificial intelligence' with 'digital technology' in the disclaimer and whether the statute should target 'political candidates' only or 'individuals' more broadly, with members split on First Amendment risk.

A heated debate in Vermont's Conference Committee is reshaping the future of synthetic media regulations, questioning whether to protect just political candidates or individuals at large.

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& to use our tax $s to take away our #FirstAmendmentRights, freedoms of others overseas he seeks to enslave & profit from, & his endgame; to suppress our votes & take away our right to a free & fair election. In otherwords to destroy America & all that we stand for as a beacon of hope to the world

Committee Member Urges Immediate Hearing on Alleged ICE Violence and First Amendment Threats A member of the House Judiciary committee urged the panel to hold an immediate hearing after alleging multiple instances of excessive force by ICE agents, naming several citizens said to have been shot or assaulted and asking that Kristi Noem be summoned to testify.

In a shocking call for action, a House Judiciary committee member claims federal agents are waging war on our First Amendment rights, citing alarming incidents of violence in Minneapolis and Chicago.

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South Dakota judiciary panel approves anti‑SLAPP bill after broad proponent testimony The Senate Judiciary Committee amended and passed SB137a, a measure to create an expedited early‑dismissal process and fee‑shifting to protect speech on public matters; supporters ranged from local journalists to national public‑interest litigators who said the law prevents ‘suits as punishment.’

South Dakota's Senate Judiciary Committee just passed a groundbreaking anti-SLAPP bill that could protect free speech and safeguard local journalism from intimidation tactics.

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#SD #CitizenPortal #SouthDakotaCivic #LegalProtection #PublicParticipation #FirstAmendmentRights

Committee advances bill to let students seek alternatives to coursework that conflicts with conscience The House Education Committee approved the first substitute to HB204 by roll call (8–1). Sponsor Representative Peterson and legal expert Robin Fretwell Wilson said the bill protects students at state institutions from compelled speech and allows alternative assignments unless they cause a ‘fundamental alteration’ to required learning outcomes.

A new bill in Utah could empower students to request alternative assignments when coursework clashes with their religious beliefs, raising questions about free speech in education.

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#UT #FirstAmendmentRights #EducationFreedom #CitizenPortal #HigherEdPolicy

Conference committee debates scope and wording of S.23 synthetic-media disclaimer Legislative counsel proposed changing S.23's required disclaimer from "artificial intelligence" to "digital technology" to match the bill's synthetic-media definition; lawmakers debated whether protections should be limited to political candidates or apply more broadly to individuals, raising First Amendment and enforceability concerns.

Vermont lawmakers are wrestling with the definition of deceptive media, debating if the law should protect just political candidates or anyone misrepresented in synthetic media.

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#VT #FirstAmendmentRights #CitizenPortal #ElectionTransparency #DigitalMediaEthics

Rules Office flags First Amendment issues for HB2085, committee recommends bill The Rules Committee recommended House Bill 2085 (a ban on gender-transition procedures) 5-3 while the Rules Attorney flagged a provision barring provider referrals as potentially raising First Amendment concerns amid a circuit split.

House Bill 2085, which seeks to ban gender-transition procedures and limit medical referrals, raises significant First Amendment concerns as it moves forward in Arizona.

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#AZ #FirstAmendmentRights #YouthProtection #CitizenPortal #HealthcareRegulations #ArizonaGenderTransition