First Amendment rights
New York Times Challenges Pentagon's Unconstitutional Media Restrictions in Federal Lawsuit
Dec 05, 2025 02:59 am CST
The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against the Pentagon, challenging its new restrictive media policy as unconstitutional. Major news outlets including AFP, AP and Fox News lost their Pentagon credentials after refusing to sign the controversial policy, which allows officials to revoke press access for publishing unapproved content. Critics view this as part of a broader pattern of limiting journalistic access to America's largest federal department.
US Congressman Brandon Gill Faces Backlash After Telling Muslim Journalist to "Go Back to UK" Over Islamic Prayer Call Defense
Oct 22, 2025 08:18 pm CST
US Congressman Brandon Gill sparked controversy by telling British-American journalist Mehdi Hasan to "go back to the UK" after Hasan defended Islamic prayer calls in America. The heated exchange, which centered on religious freedom and expression, quickly went viral on social media, drawing criticism of Gill's comments as xenophobic and contradictory to First Amendment protections. This incident follows previous controversial remarks by Gill regarding cultural practices and immigration.
Pentagon Journalists Walk Out En Masse Rejecting New Media Restrictions on Military Reporting
Oct 16, 2025 03:20 pm CST
Dozens of Pentagon journalists surrendered their credentials and walked out collectively rather than accept new restrictive reporting rules imposed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The unprecedented media exodus occurred when reporters refused to sign regulations that would allow their expulsion for reporting unauthorized information. While the Pentagon claims these are "common sense" measures, news organizations across the political spectrum view them as fundamental threats to press freedom and military transparency. Only One America News Network agreed to the new terms, as journalists vow to continue military coverage despite lost access.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration's Targeting of Pro-Palestinian Students Unconstitutional Violation of Free Speech Rights
Oct 01, 2025 09:07 am CST
A federal judge has condemned the Trump administration's policy of arresting and attempting to deport international students participating in pro-Palestinian protests as unconstitutional suppression of free speech. Judge William Young ruled that non-citizen students retain First Amendment protections despite administration claims to the contrary, citing cases of students detained for weeks without criminal charges and revealing that authorities used lists from pro-Israel organizations to target individuals for arrest.