Walz thinks the First Amendment is no barrier to government censorship of “hate speech” or “misinformation,” as he made clear in a 2022 MSNBC interview.
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Lawsuit Appeal Seeks to Defend Gun-Related Protected Speech in Public Schools
Public schools may not violate the First Amendment rights of students because they don’t like the 2nd Amendment & protected weapons like America’s Rifle, the AR-15…
Senator Mike Lee Introduces Resolution Asking Media to Refrain from Naming Mass Shooters
Senator Mike Lee has introduced a resolution in the Senate asking the media to stop naming mass shooters voluntarily.
NRA Wins Supreme Court Decision in NRA v Vullo
This is a strong ruling for the First Amendment and the NRA. How the District court rules on the issue will be very important.
High Court Hammers Down Unanimously for NRA in First Amendment Battle
In a unanimous opinion, the United States Supreme Court has sided with the National Rifle Association in a First Amendment case which even brought the American Civil Liberties Union to the gun rights organization’s defense.
Holding Protest Leaders Liable for Others’ Violence Threatens First Amendment Rights
A lawsuit against a Black Lives Matter Activist could have a chilling impact on Constitutionally protected activity!?
Perils of Policing ‘Disinformation’ When Your Right is to a Free Press
It should come as no surprise that all 10 of the “riskiest” sources of news information are conservative or libertarian organizations..
22% of Americans Believe First Amendment Protects Gun Rights
In a recent survey by the Annenberg Constitution Day Civics Survey, Americans were asked to name the rights the First Amendment protected.
Will Elon Musk Change Twitter’s Ban on Advertising for “Weapons”?
Elon Musk is taking over Twitter. He says he is a free speech absolutist, who will allow speech if it is legal. Will he change Twitter’s extreme political ban on “weapons” advertisements?
Federal Lawsuit Challenges San Jose Gun Fee, Insurance Mandate
A California-based gun rights group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging an ordinance adopted by the City of San Jose requiring gun owners to obtain liability insurance and pay a fee…
Does Media Really Get Away with Alleged Bias, Gun Law Violations?
A look back over the years suggests a pattern of “gotcha” journalism that seems to invariably get a pass, and gun rights activists are calling foul.
Fight For The First Amendment To Save The Second Amendment
Second Amendment supporters are using their First Amendment rights – and need to make sure they can keep using them.
Fifth Circuit Clamps Down on NJ District Court in 2nd Amendment Case
Defense Distributed wins a significant battle in defense of First and Second Amendment rights in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.
FREEDOM CONVOY LESSONS: Canada’s Sobering Reminder To Second Amendment Supporters
What happened in Ottawa should be noted by Second Amendment supporters.
Did You Think Cuomo And James Only Wanted The NRA Destroyed?
They’re not after the NRA, they’re after every Second Amendment supporter and every pro-Second Amendment organization. The NRA is just first on their to-do list.
Multiple Dangers To Second Amendment From Biden IRS Proposal
Has the Biden Administration come up with a new threat to our Second Amendment rights?
Could CDC Research Be Pretext To Censor 2A Activism?
The CDC’s new foray into gun violence “research” could be an existential threat to Second Amendment advocacy.
Democrat WA Gov. Inslee Signs Bill Banning Open Carry at Rallies
The legislation does not prevent licensed concealed carry at rallies or inside the Capitol building or state legislative office buildings.
Ninth Circuit Panel Finds in Favor of SAF, First Amendment, State Department, and 3D
A three judge panel on the Ninth Circuit has held Judge Lasnik of Washington State did not have the authority to stop a State Department rule change upholding the First Amendment on 3D printing
Smith & Wesson Sue New Jersey’s Anti-Gun Attorney General Grewal
Gurbir Grewal the AG of New Jersey, continues his attack on Constitutional Rights and gun makers. A lawsuit has been filed by Smith & Wesson alleging violations of the First and Second Amendment.
21 Democrats Demand They, and all Members of Congress, be Disarmed
Lauren Boebert is going to Congress to defend the Second Amendment. 21 Democrats want to ban the Second Amendment, even for themselves.
Houston Lawsuit Claims Gun Signage Requirements Violate First Amendment Rights
Everytown is pushing a Houston lawsuit that conflates the requirement for signage with violating the First Amendment rights of those who desire to exclude gun carriers.
Wisconsin County Officials Attempt to Censor Speech about COVID-19
Rusk County in northern Wisconsin has posted a notice threatening prosecution for people who make false statements or spread rumors about COVID-19.
Anti-Gun States Sue to Stop First Amendment, Impose Controls on Firearms Information
State attorney generals are suing the Trump Administration to attack First and Second Amendment rights. They are using the Administrative Procedure Act and a Washington District Court to do it.
Seattle Judge Rules Against State Department, Free Speech in 3D code
Judge Robert Lasnik, a Semi-retired judge in the Western District of Washington (Seattle), ruled against the State Department, Defense Distributed, and the Second Amendment Foundation.
NY AG Attempt to Ban sale of Metal that Can be Made into Guns
NY AG Leticia James attacks both First and Second Amendments by threatening online producers of items not regulated by either the federal government or the State of New York.
Don’t Destroy First Amendment to Stop Mass Public Killings
We are inside a cluster of mass public murders. We should avoid the media induced emotion, and refrain from crippling the First Amendment or the Second Amendment.
Facebook Backs off Ban on Distribution of 3D Gun Computer Files
Facebook has been reported as backing off its ban on the distribution of computer files for making guns with 3D printers. It was a fools errand to attempt to ban them.
Australian Telco Companies Censor AR15.com & Others
Australian telecommunications companies, then the Australian government, have censored ar15.com. It is now very difficult to access ar15.com in Australia.
Wisconsin Supreme Court Rules for First and Second Amendments in Armslist Case
The Wisconsin Supreme Court has upheld the protections of First Amendment Rights in the federal Communications Decency Act. The decision also protects the Second Amendment.