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Freedom of Speech

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This page collects the 34 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Freedom of Speech”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Human Rights, Surveillance, and Privacy.

Active Bills

State BillWEST VIRGINIAJan 28, 2026West Virginia Bill 4866 creates special motion to dismiss for lawsuits targeting protected speechWest Virginia House Bill 4866 establishes the Public Participation Protection Act, allowing defendants to file a special motion to dismiss civil lawsuits that target protected speech, petition, or assState BillMICHIGANDec 31, 2025Michigan enacts the uniform public expression protection act to shield citizens from retaliatory lawsuits

Recent Activity

  1. Fri, Sep 41 item
    1. Federal judge denies request to stop Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staffA federal judge ruled on Friday that the Pentagon may proceed with the termination of three Stars and Stripes employees. The staff members had sought an injunction to block their firing, alleging theyMiami-Dade County
  2. Thu, Aug 271 item
    1. FC Barcelona cancels tribute to Spain World Cup winners following flag confiscation incidentFC Barcelona canceled a planned tribute to its eight Spanish World Cup-winning players at its home opener on Thursday. The decision followed a dispute over the confiscation of the 'estelada' flag—a CaMiami-Dade County
  3. Wed, Aug 191 item
    1. Amnesty International warns of surveillance technology expansion in ArgentinaAmnesty International has issued a warning regarding the unchecked growth of surveillance technologies under the administration of President Javier Milei. The organization states that these technologiMiami-Dade County2 reports
  4. Tue, Aug 181 item
    1. Disney sues FCC over broadcast license challengeDisney filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday, alleging that the agency is retaliating against the company due to Jimmy Kimmel's satirical content. The lawsuit claimsMiami-Dade County
  5. Thu, Jul 301 item
    1. Political Cartoonist Bob Whitmore and WMNF CollaborationLocal political cartoonist Bob Whitmore is collaborating with WMNF on a t-shirt design for their 2026 Spring Fund Drive. The article also recounts Whitmore's 2025 departure from Creative Loafing folloHillsborough County
  6. Sat, May 21 item
    1. Administration Actions Following White House Security IncidentFollowing a recent security incident at the White House, the administration has taken several legal and regulatory actions, including pushing for the construction of a new ballroom and pursuing chargeUnited States
  7. Fri, May 11 item
    1. Analysis: Political Violence, Federal Prosecutions, and Supreme Court RulingsPolitical analysts David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart discuss recent national events, including an alleged assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the second indictment of forUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Donald Trumpperson3 mentions
  2. 02Maltegoorganization2 mentions
  3. 03Brendan Carrperson2 mentions
  4. 04Matt Mahmoudiperson2 mentions
  5. 05Jimmy Kimmelperson2 mentions
  6. 06Todd Blancheperson2 mentions
  7. 07Amnesty Internationalorganization2 mentions
  8. 08Javier Mileiperson2 mentions
  9. 09Clearview AIorganization2 mentions
  10. 10Argentinalocation2 mentions

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  • Topic to billsWest Virginia Bill 4866 creates special motion to dismiss for lawsuits targeting protected speech, Michigan enacts the uniform public expression protection act to shield citizens from retaliatory lawsuits
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Brendan Carr, Matt Mahmoudi (+3 more)
  • Topic to orgsMaltego, Amnesty International, Clearview AI
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  1. Sep 4, 2026NewsFederal judge denies request to stop Pentagon from firing Stars and Stripes staff
  2. Aug 27, 2026NewsFC Barcelona cancels tribute to Spain World Cup winners following flag confiscation incident
  3. Aug 19, 2026NewsAmnesty International warns of surveillance technology expansion in Argentina
  4. Aug 19, 2026NewsAmnesty International warns of surveillance technology expansion in Argentina
  5. Aug 18, 2026NewsDisney sues FCC over broadcast license challenge
  6. Jul 30, 2026NewsPolitical Cartoonist Bob Whitmore and WMNF Collaboration
  7. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcriptCongressional Hearings on Flag Desecration Legislation
  8. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcriptCongressional Hearings on Restricting Obscene and Propaganda Mail
  9. May 21, 2026congressional recordHouse Resolution Condemning Comments by Congressional Candidate Maureen Galindo
  10. May 2, 2026NewsAdministration Actions Following White House Security Incident

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