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The River — Speech
Every
Speech
story we've tracked, newest first.
Saturday, July 25, 2026
11:00 PM
Appeals Court Blocks Texas Mandate for Social Media Content Filtering
texarkanagazette.com
Censorship · Speech
9:09 PM
Lawsuit Accuses DHS of Illegal Surveillance Targeting ICE Protest Observers
Univision
Surveillance · Speech
7:36 PM
Lawsuit Alleges DHS Revoked Global Entry in Retaliation for Protesting
Tri-City Herald
Surveillance · Speech
3:13 PM
Appeals Court Rules Section 230 Preempts Texas Social Media Moderation Mandates
Tech Times
Censorship · Speech
1:13 PM
Appeals Court Rules Against Counselor Fired for Displaying Gender-Themed Books
Fox News
Censorship · Speech
10:01 AM
Lawsuit Alleges DHS Targeted Protesters Observing Immigration Enforcement
lailluminator.com
Privacy · Speech
6:01 AM
Cato Institute Challenges Qualified Immunity Ruling in Free Speech Case
The People's Vanguard of Davis
Speech · Courts
6:00 AM
Australian Hate Speech Laws Criticized for Infringing on Free Expression
Washington Examiner
Censorship · Speech
12:33 AM
Appeals Court Rejects Free Speech Claim of Fired School Social Worker
The College Fix
Censorship · Speech
Friday, July 24, 2026
9:32 PM
Tennessee Deepfake Law Leaves Uncertainty for Political Campaign Imagery
WZTV
Speech · Legislation
8:49 PM
Trump Executive Order Mandates Trigger Warnings at Smithsonian Museums
The A.V. Club
Censorship · Speech
6:22 PM
Court Rejects Free Speech Defense in Secret Recording Lawsuit
courthousenews.com
Speech · Privacy
5:56 PM
President Orders Smithsonian to Install Government-Mandated Political Signage
Aol
Speech · Censorship
4:44 PM
Fort Worth Police Implement Free Speech Training After Bullhorn Citation Controversy
Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Speech · Police
4:00 PM
FINRA Proposes Risk-Based Supervisory Framework for Public Communications
JD Supra
Regulation · Speech
3:52 PM
First Amendment Challenge to Criminal Conviction Based on Protected Speech
thefire.org
Speech · Due Process
10:50 AM
Legal Challenge Examines First Amendment Protections for AI Training Data
thefire.org
Speech · Courts
9:59 AM
NBC Censors Comedian Sam Kinison During SNL Broadcast
VICE
Censorship · Speech
9:12 AM
California bill proposes political constraints on artificial intelligence research
thefire.org
Speech · Censorship
8:01 AM
Federal Judge Recommends Dismissal of Discrimination Lawsuit Against Portland Public Schools
reason.com
Discrimination · Speech
3:16 AM
Falun Gong Practitioners Rally in D.C. Against Alleged Chinese Government Persecution
The Epoch Times
Speech · Protest
3:00 AM
Legal Challenge Targets Texas First Amendment Restrictions
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
3:00 AM
First Amendment Lawyers Association Files Amicus Brief in Massachusetts Case
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
3:00 AM
First Amendment Challenge Filed Against Unemployment Insurance Agency
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
3:00 AM
Court Ruling Addresses Defamation and First Amendment Protections
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
Thursday, July 23, 2026
4:41 PM
Activist Sues City Over Licensing Fees Required for Public Speech
CBN.com - The Christian Broadcasting Network
Speech · Regulation
3:46 PM
FCC Chair Faces Accusations of Using Regulatory Power to Suppress Speech
theverge.com
Censorship · Speech
3:09 PM
Proposed Section 230 Reforms Raise Concerns Over Censorship and Digital Rights
reclaimthenet.org
Censorship · Speech
1:42 PM
Court Enjoins California From Compelling DEA Warning Labels on Products
The National Law Review - A Free To Use Nationwide Database of Legal Publications
Speech · Censorship
12:47 PM
Court Denies Qualified Immunity to Officers in Meme-Related Arrest Case
reclaimthenet.org
Speech · Police
12:03 PM
FIRE Challenges Los Angeles City Council Policy Restricting Public Comment Content
thefire.org
Speech · Censorship
11:36 AM
Historical Obscenity Trial Highlights Use of Censorship Against Artistic Expression
thefire.org
Censorship · Speech
10:30 AM
Turkish Authorities Detain Journalist for Criticizing Judicial System
reclaimthenet.org
Speech · Censorship
9:58 AM
Presidential Threats to Revoke Broadcast Licenses Chill Free Speech
Odessa American
Speech · Censorship
9:33 AM
Goldwater Institute Challenges Public School Student Suspension for Off-Campus Speech
goldwaterinstitute.org
Speech · Courts
6:46 AM
Meta Terminates Researchers Who Reported Child Exploitation on VR Platform
Tech Times
Speech · Transparency
3:00 AM
Lawyer Challenges State Bar Licensing Requirements as First Amendment Violation
courtlistener.com
Speech · Economic Liberty
3:00 AM
Appeals Court Urged to Block Federal Funding Conditions on Ideological Grounds
knightcolumbia.org
Speech · Legislation
2:41 AM
European Union Digital Policies Increase State Power to Censor Online Dissent
Réseau International - Site de réflexion et de réinformation
Censorship · Speech
12:00 AM
Amazon De-listing of Book Sparks Debate Over Private Censorship
theamericanconservative.com
Censorship · Speech
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
8:00 PM
Civil Liberties Groups Challenge Los Angeles City Council Ban on Specific Speech
USA Today
Censorship · Speech
6:44 PM
Lawsuit Challenges State Restrictions on AI Use in Campaign Materials
dailymontanan.com
Speech · Censorship
6:21 PM
Journalists Urge Correspondents' Association to Defend Press Freedom Against Administration
Fox News
Press · Speech
6:08 PM
Journalists Urge Press Association to Confront Administration on Press Freedom
easternherald.com
Press · Speech
5:16 PM
Scholars Defend Smithsonian Museum Against Federal Political Interference
Zócalo Public Square
Speech · Censorship
3:20 PM
City Sued for Charging Preacher Fee to Exercise Free Speech
Fox News
Speech · Courts
2:33 PM
Journalists Urge Confrontation of President Over Press Freedom Violations
AP
Press · Speech
2:14 PM
Tribal Council Considers New Restrictions on Outside Organizations Following Religious Sermon
wyofile.com
Religion · Speech
1:19 PM
Critics Question WHCA Dinner Invitation Amidst Press Freedom Concerns
Media Matters for America
Press · Speech
1:08 PM
Trump Administration Drafts UN Declaration Opposing EU Speech Restrictions
reclaimthenet.org
Speech · Censorship
1:07 PM
UK Regulator Ofcom Seeks Expanded Authority Over Online Content
reclaimthenet.org
Censorship · Speech
12:53 PM
Judge Recommends Denying Injunction Against Allegedly Defamatory Speech
reason.com
Speech · Courts
12:25 PM
Government Pressure Increases on Political Satire and Dissent
thefire.org
Speech · Censorship
11:56 AM
Proposed Social Media Legislation Threatens Online Anonymous Speech
cato.org
Speech · Privacy
10:34 AM
Lawmaker Challenges University Punishment of Student Protesters
Miami Herald
Speech · Censorship
10:04 AM
Government Pressure on Private Employers Raises First Amendment Concerns
thefire.org
Speech · Regulation
10:01 AM
States Advance Legislation to Restrict Corporate Political Spending
The Seattle Times
Speech · Legislation
9:38 AM
Religious Groups Sue New York Over Assisted Suicide Counseling Mandates
CBN.com - The Christian Broadcasting Network
Religion · Speech
8:52 AM
Catholic Nuns Challenge New York Assisted Suicide Law on Religious Grounds
Beliefnet
Religion · Speech
7:00 AM
Defense Argues Violent Rap Lyrics Are Protected Artistic Expression, Not Criminal Evidence
The Dallas Morning News
Speech · Due Process
4:34 AM
EU Court Ruling on Platform Liability Threatens Freedom of Expression
eff.org
Censorship · Speech
3:01 AM
FBI Targeted Hip Hop Pioneers Under COINTELPRO Surveillance Program
Medium.com
Surveillance · Speech
3:00 AM
Court Evaluates First Amendment Protections in Defamation Dispute
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
11:15 PM
Kansas Law Restricts Recording of Law Enforcement Operations
KMBC 9
Speech · Transparency
7:00 PM
Court Weighs Anti-SLAPP Protections in Databricks Patent Litigation
courthousenews.com
Speech · Courts
6:16 PM
Artistic Freedom Threatened by Rising Censorship Trends
Washington Times
Censorship · Speech
4:24 PM
Election Commission Warns Voters Against Participating in Election Gambling Markets
electionlawblog.org
Elections · Speech
2:58 PM
Appeals Court Reverses Release of Activist Detained Over Pro-Palestinian Speech
Washington Times
Detention · Speech
1:40 PM
Appeals Court Upholds Library Policy Restricting Protester Signage
news.bloomberglaw.com
Censorship · Speech
1:23 PM
Appeals Court Reverses Release of Activist Detained Over Pro-Palestinian Speech
My Northwest
Detention · Speech
12:30 PM
State Removes Food Truck Over Slogan, Raising First Amendment Concerns
oklahomavoice.com
Censorship · Speech
12:15 PM
Appeals Court Reverses Release of Activist Detained Over Pro-Palestinian Speech
gothamist.com
Detention · Speech
8:01 AM
Court Rules School Cannot Ban Parent for Critical Social Media Posts
reason.com
Speech · Courts
Monday, July 20, 2026
8:00 PM
Police Use Search Warrants to Unmask Anonymous Online Critics
AZ Central
Speech · Privacy
2:24 PM
Proposed NIL Regulations Raise First Amendment Concerns for Student-Athletes
thefire.org
Speech · Regulation
1:35 PM
Arizona Court Weighs Ballot Measure Limiting DEI Training and Speech
The Center Square: Arizona
Speech · Legislation
11:04 AM
FCC Commissioner Supports Legislation Targeting Government Coercion of Platforms
reclaimthenet.org
Censorship · Speech
4:07 AM
States Advance Laws Restricting Corporate Political Spending and Speech
Miami Herald
Speech · Legislation
3:00 AM
Court Evaluates Actual Malice Standard in First Amendment Litigation
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
3:00 AM
Court Evaluates Actual Malice Standard in First Amendment Litigation
courtlistener.com
Speech · Courts
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