Archive for first amendment
United States v. Hansen
The Supreme Court removes protections on speech “encouraging” illegal immigration. The ruling upholds a statute that allows for the criminal prosecution of speech considered as ... Read More
Statement: Bipartisan Federal Shield Bill, the Protect Reporters from Excessive State Suppression (PRESS) Act Reintroduced in House and Senate
The Protect Reporters from Excessive State Suppression (PRESS) Act was reintroduced in both the House and Senate on a bipartisan basis. The News/Media Alliance applauds Senators ... Read More
Twitter, Inc. v. Taamneh
The Supreme Court protects media platforms against accusations of“aiding and abetting” terrorist attacks. The Court ruled that platforms are not responsible for their failure to ... Read More
Statement: News/Media Alliance Applauds Introduction of Journalist Protection Act
On World Press Freedom Day, Sens. Menendez and Blumenthal and Rep. Swalwell introduced the Journalist Protection Act in the House and Senate. The bill would ... Read More
Celebrating World Press Freedom Day
Today is the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day, a day to recognize and appreciate the journalists and reporters who strive to keep us ... Read More
Alliance Joins Brief Challenging Constitutionality of Iowa’s “Trespass Surveillance Law”
On April 19, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, that argues Iowa Code 727.8A ... Read More
Alliance Joins Coalition Comments on FCC’s Drone Rulemaking
The Alliance is part of the News Media Coalition, which submitted comments on March 9, regarding the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) proposal to allow unmanned ... Read More
Alliance Joins Brief Advocating to Protect Right to Record in California
On February 27, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the California First District Court of Appeal, arguing that alleged violations under the California Invasion ... Read More
Alliance Joins Brief Arguing a Commercial Filming Permit on Federal Land is Unconstitutional
On February 16, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the Supreme Court of the United States challenging the constitutionality under the First Amendment of ... Read More
Alliance Joins Brief Arguing Non-Attorney Restrictions on Court Records are Unconstitutional
On February 10, the Alliance joined a brief, filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit arguing that non-attorney access restrictions ... Read More
