free speech limitations
Congress Demands Google and Apple Remove Apps Tracking Immigration Officers Over Safety Concerns
Dec 06, 2025 05:30 am CST
The House Committee on Homeland Security has requested Google and Apple detail their efforts to remove mobile apps like ICEBlock that track federal immigration officers, citing serious safety concerns for DHS personnel. Both companies previously removed such apps, which had gained over a million users before being pulled for policy violations that could potentially harm individuals performing official duties.
First Amendment Protection: How the US Constitution Limits Government Crackdowns on Controversial Speech
Sep 26, 2025 04:52 pm CST
This article explores how the First Amendment protects controversial speech in America, even as the Trump administration vows to crack down on hate speech. Through landmark Supreme Court cases and recent controversies, it examines the constitutional limits on government censorship, the distinction between protected and unprotected speech, and why the freedom to criticize government remains at the heart of First Amendment protections regardless of political viewpoint.