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Police seize hundreds of photos from Va. campus newspaper

Posted on April 18, 2010
Student-press expert says action against The Breeze likely violated federal law, which prohibits search of newsrooms for unpublished newsgathering materials.

Army dismisses soldier who recorded violent rap song

Posted on April 18, 2010
Lt. Col. Eric Bloom said top brass decided to discharge Spc. Marc A. Hall instead of taking him to trial in part because he admitted his guilt.

Destruction of videotapes documented in CIA e-mail

Posted on April 16, 2010
According to records released under FOIA request, President Bush's top lawyer and her CIA counterpart didn't find out waterboarding tapes were destroyed until after the fact.

Federal judge rules Day of Prayer unconstitutional

Posted on April 15, 2010
District Judge Barbara Crabb writes that government can no more enact laws supporting prayer than it can encourage fasting during Ramadan, attending a synagogue or practicing magic.

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6th Circuit: Ohio anti-porn law is constitutional

Posted on April 15, 2010
Three-judge panel finds statute aimed at protecting children from online pornography, predators doesn't violate First Amendment or commerce clause.

Ex-NSA executive charged in classified-leak case

Posted on April 15, 2010
Federal prosecutors say Thomas Drake shared classified information with reporter and some of that secret data appeared in newspaper articles.

Kan. governor signs journalist-shield bill into law

Posted on April 15, 2010
Mark Parkinson says measure respects 'a reporter's discretion in disclosing information and sources' and will allow journalists to 'continue bringing the news home to Kansans.'

High court rejects broadcasters' latest request for same-day audio

Posted on April 14, 2010
Refusal means for that first time in four years, Supreme Court will go entire term without granting quick release of recordings of high-profile arguments.

Marine's anti-Obama Facebook comments stir debate

Posted on April 14, 2010
'There's this illusion that when we sign our contract and voluntarily commit, that we lose our right to speak out,' Sgt. Gary Stein tells San Diego newspaper.

'Twilight' hits another milestone: ALA list of challenged books

Posted on April 14, 2010
Multimillion-selling series ranks No. 5; Lauren Myracle's 'IM' series bumps And Tango Makes Three from top spot.

Church-state issue clouds Ind. schools' conversion

Posted on April 14, 2010
Some worry that even after Indianapolis Catholic schools become public charter schools, religious influence might linger.

Ohio high court sides with newspaper, strikes down gag order

Posted on April 13, 2010
Judge Keith Muehlfeld had issued order barring The Blade of Toledo from reporting on one trial until jury could be seated in related trial.

Mass. governor signs bill updating obscenity law

Posted on April 13, 2010
Measure closes loophole that led state high court to overturn conviction of man accused of sending explicit text messages to girl.

Fla. Legislature revives voucher amendment

Posted on April 13, 2010
Lawmakers' bid to protect religious school vouchers and other state-funded faith-based programs from legal attack comes a year and a half after state high court took similar measure off the ballot.

Ky. wins top rating for openness in government spending

Posted on April 13, 2010
Comprehensive Web site wins state the only A in 50-state study; only six states rated B.

Stevens' top 10 in First Amendment jurisprudence

Posted on April 13, 2010
By David L. Hudson Jr. From Internet to adult entertainment, justice had hand in many important rulings.

Ky. parents can inspect child's educational records

Posted on April 12, 2010
Attorney general's office says parents have 'absolute right' to all school documents relating to their children, including e-mails between teachers and administrators.

Miss. city's employees barred from talking to reporters

Posted on April 12, 2010
Under new policy, Waveland workers can't give interviews, statements, or press conferences without prior approval from mayor or city attorney.

'Muzzle' awards feature unusually diverse group of winners

Posted on April 12, 2010
By David L. Hudson Jr. Public school officials, prison administrators are among those featured on this year's list of top censors; notably absent is President Obama's administration.

Battle over 'Fighting Sioux' nickname ends

Posted on April 12, 2010
State high court affirms Board of Higher Education's decision to retire University of North Dakota logo.

Va. can ban alcohol ads in college newspapers

Posted on April 11, 2010
In 2-1 ruling, 4th Circuit majority finds restriction doesn't unduly limit free-speech rights.

3rd Circuit revives group's fight for N.J. 'Choose Life' plates

Posted on April 11, 2010
Three-judge panel sends suit back to lower court, saying state's decision to deny tag may have amounted to impermissible 'viewpoint discrimination.'

Fla. man sued for $15K over negative eBay remark

Posted on April 11, 2010
Seller Elliot Miller, a Miami Beach lawyer, seeks damages against Michael Steadman for ruining his 100% customer-approval rating and 'commercial reputation.'

North Face, South Butt settle legal dispute

Posted on April 11, 2010
Clothing giant's lawsuit had claimed Missouri teenager's products violated copyright.

Nashville to host copyright conference

Posted on April 11, 2010
News release Members of the U.S. Copyright Office will hold daylong discussions at the First Amendment Center April 29.

Nev. court tosses priest's lawsuit challenging his firing

Posted on April 09, 2010
Washoe County judge grants Reno Diocese's motion to dismiss case, saying First Amendment prevents court from intervening in contractual dispute involving church.

Photogs, artists accuse Google of copyright infringement

Posted on April 08, 2010
Groups file lawsuit that mirrors complaints book publishers, authors have made for years about search engine giant's attempt to create world's largest digital library.

New Miss. law sets quicker response for records release

Posted on April 08, 2010
Meanwhile in Kentucky, governor signs measure shedding more light on two groups representing locally elected officials.

Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens retiring

Posted on April 08, 2010
Liberal justice's departure won't change Court's ideological makeup, but replacement could shape Court for decades.

Despite court ruling, FCC to move ahead with broadband plan

Posted on April 08, 2010
In laying out agenda, agency says it will ensure it has proper legal footing after appeals court decision finding it has no authority to impose Net-neutrality regulations.

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