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News stories recently posted throughout the First Amendment Center Online.
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Va. city council's prayer policy gets backing of 4th Circuit
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Court finds rule barring sectarian blessing doesn't violate councilman's rights because opening prayer is government, not individual, speech.
07.25.08
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Federal judge refuses to force reporter to reveal sources
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However, grand jury plans to subpoena Washington Times' Bill Gertz to find out who leaked information for story on export-conspiracy indictments.
07.25.08
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11th Circuit: State can't force students to stand for Pledge
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But panel agrees with part of statute that allows parents to have ultimate say over whether their children will take part in daily recitation.
07.24.08
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EEOC offers guidance on religious issues in workplace
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Agency says updated document was released as a result of growing number of allegations of religious discrimination.
07.24.08
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Lawmakers chide attorney general for opposition to shield bill
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Michael Mukasey tells House committee that current laws limiting government's ability to force reporters to reveal sources are adequate.
07.24.08
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Christian college wins appeal in financial-aid dispute
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Federal judge had upheld Colorado's denial of scholarships to school's students, but 10th Circuit panel finds program 'discriminates among religions without constitutional justification.'
07.24.08
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3rd Circuit: COPA violates First Amendment
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Unanimous panel says filtering technologies, other parental control tools offer less restrictive way to protect children from inappropriate content online.
07.23.08
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N.Y. governor signs bill targeting violent video games
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Critics say new law is unconstitutional, too watered down to accomplish its goal and call legislative effort 'moral preening.'
07.23.08
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N. Idaho city to let meeting speakers omit addresses
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Some residents say they fear retribution if they make public comments at City Council meetings.
07.23.08
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Rosenberg testimony on verge of public release
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Federal judge signals he will order disclosure of most transcripts in notorious spy case, but says testimony of Ethel Rosenberg's brother, two other witnesses will remain sealed.
07.23.08
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N.Y. threatens Comcast if it doesn't block access to child porn
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Attorney general's office says agreement cable industry signed is weak when it comes to eliminating newsgroups — where illegal images can proliferate.
07.22.08
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N.C. judge dismisses records suit against state treasurer
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State employees association accused Richard Moore of failing to comply fully with requests for information about pension funds.
07.22.08
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Texas education officials give final OK to Bible classes
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Critics say board's vote doesn't provide specific guidelines to help teachers, school districts avoid First Amendment clash over religious freedom.
07.22.08
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New York Times defends not running McCain's Iraq op-ed
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Newspaper says it can't accept GOP candidate's article unless it includes 'clear plan for achieving victory — with troops levels, timetables and measures for compelling the Iraqis to cooperate.'
07.22.08
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