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Burying The CIA's Assange Secrets

Burying The CIA's Assange Secrets

The CIA won the dismissal of a lawsuit brought by four Americans who claimed they had their privacy rights violated when they visited Julian Assange in Ecuador's London embassy.
Kevin Gosztola Feb 19, 2025
US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

US Judge Upholds First Amendment, Dismisses Lawsuit Against Palestine Chronicle

The lawsuit was brought by a former Israeli hostage.
Kevin Gosztola Feb 4, 2025
US Court Rules Against Warrantless Border Searches Of Cellphones

US Court Rules Against Warrantless Border Searches Of Cellphones

No appeals court had taken the position that warrantless border searches were unconstitutional. The court took an overdue step forward and defended travelers' rights.
Kevin Gosztola Aug 7, 2024
Judge Holds Former Fox News Correspondent In Contempt For Protecting Source

Judge Holds Former Fox News Correspondent In Contempt For Protecting Source

Former Fox News correspondent faces a fine of $800 per day if she does not win her appeal
Kevin Gosztola Mar 1, 2024
Texas Drone Restrictions Opposed By Journalists Once Again Upheld By US Appeals Court

Texas Drone Restrictions Opposed By Journalists Once Again Upheld By US Appeals Court

A U.S. district court previously determined that the Texas drone restrictions were overbroad, underinclusive, and prone to arbitrary enforcement against journalists.
Kevin Gosztola Jan 24, 2024
US Judge Rules In Favor Of Police 'Buffer Law' Viewed As Threat To Rights Of Journalists

US Judge Rules In Favor Of Police 'Buffer Law' Viewed As Threat To Rights Of Journalists

"The law has many legitimate applications,” Judge Damon R. Leichty stated. "Any effect on speech is minimal and incidental only."
Kevin Gosztola Jan 16, 2024

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