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News stories recently posted throughout the First Amendment Center Online.
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Cheney ordered to save vice-presidential records
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Bush administration's legal position 'heightens the court's concern' that some documents may not be preserved, says federal judge.
09.22.08
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Pa. newspaper loses appeal of $3.5 million libel verdict
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State appeals court upholds ruling that Citizens' Voice defamed businessman and one of his companies.
09.22.08
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Journalists swept up in GOP convention protests won't face charges
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'This decision reflects the values we have in St. Paul to protect and promote our First Amendment rights to freedom of the press,' mayor says in statement.
09.22.08
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Campaign cash dries up with takeover of mortgage giants
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Whether Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae PACs come back in some form likely will depend on next Congress, says House committee chairman.
09.22.08
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FTC warns against bogus cancer cures
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One herb company's attorney argues that agency's campaign against product claims amounts to government censorship.
09.21.08
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Tenn. State Univ. honors expelled Freedom Riders
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College presents 14 activists with honorary degrees 47 years after dismissing them for participating in historic rides.
09.20.08
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9th Circuit rebuffs fired air marshal's whistleblower claim
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Robert MacLean had argued that when he leaked memo to news media it wasn't labeled as 'sensitive' information.
09.19.08
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Calif. city, Buddhists settle zoning fight
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Agreement, which ends two-year legal dispute, will allow congregation to move forward with plans to build temple in Garden Grove.
09.19.08
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Federal judge dismisses libel case against John Grisham
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Lawsuit had accused best-selling author, others of defaming plaintiffs in books criticizing prosecution in two Oklahoma murder cases.
09.19.08
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Hackers break in to Palin's e-mail account
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Secret Service asks Associated Press for copies of leaked messages, which have circulated widely online; news service won't comply.
09.18.08
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Fla. city's ban on saggy pants ruled unconstitutional
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Public defender for teen who spent night in jail urged judge to strike down Riviera Beach's law, telling him: 'Your honor, we now have the fashion police.'
09.18.08
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Neb. court throws out jury award in hog-farm case
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Defamation case brings first appellate review of state law meant to eliminate lawsuits aimed at stopping people from taking part in government proceedings.
09.18.08
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Dallas County changes policy to settle turban case
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In June 2006, Amardeep Singh was ordered out of courtroom for refusing to remove religious headwear.
09.18.08
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W.Va. high court releases chief justice's e-mails
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Move comes one day after lower court orders messages' disclosure, ruling judicial officers aren't exempt from state's open-records laws.
09.17.08
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Wis. appeals court tosses case seeking to make draft bills public
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Judges rule former attorney general doesn't have legal standing to continue case since she left office after losing re-election in 2006.
09.17.08
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11th Circuit hears claim NYC mayor defamed Ga. gun store
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Libertarian presidential candidate Bob Barr argues Michael Bloomberg damaged sporting goods shop's reputation by labeling it one of several 'rogue gun dealers.'
09.17.08
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'08 survey finds most Americans would accept limits on some freedoms
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News release As nation marks Constitution Day, most can't name First Amendment freedoms but seem willing to accept degree of government control.
09.17.08
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Pa. judge keeps Bob Barr on state's presidential ballot
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Local GOP official had challenged Libertarian nominee's inclusion, arguing that party tricked voters by gathering signatures under another candidate's name.
09.16.08
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Targets of Tenn. trooper's background checks not public record
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But state attorney general says list will become public once criminal investigation into Lt. Ronnie Shirley's actions is complete.
09.16.08
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Texas TV station apologizes for testing hospital security
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Potter County district attorney criticizes KCBD, saying apology, which was part of deal between authorities and NBC affiliate, lacked 'sincerity.'
09.16.08
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10th Circuit tosses challenges to Las Cruces city, school logos
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Three-judge panel finds use of crosses in New Mexico town's official emblems 'is not a religious statement,' and is based on city's unique name, history.
09.15.08
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Legal newspaper asks high court to unseal docket
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Public might never have known about Pennsylvania case except for 3rd Circuit decision earlier this year that revived the 'Jane Doe' lawsuit.
09.15.08
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YouTube bans terrorism-training videos
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'The reality is by shutting it down (on one Web site), it is more or less a game of whack-a-mole — it pops up somewhere else,' says homeland-security expert.
09.15.08
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3rd Circuit: Son can sue NFL Films over use of 'voice of God'
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Judges reject league's free-expression argument, say 22-minute program using John Facenda's voice was akin to infomercial for video game.
09.15.08
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Flint, Mich., police lift gag order on officers
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ACLU releases letter from police chief rescinding ban on talking to news media.
09.14.08
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Native American prison religion claim turned away
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Among other requests, Bobby Eugene Roddy wanted officials to provide him with a sweat lodge for a weekly ceremony.
09.13.08
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Va. high court overturns conviction of N.C. junk e-mailer
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Justices unanimously agree with Jeremy Jaynes that state anti-spam law violates free speech because it doesn't just restrict commercial e-mails.
09.12.08
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Anti-Obama group puts ads on hold after losing court bid
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Group funded by abortion foes had sought injunction to block Federal Election Commission from enforcing campaign regulations.
09.12.08
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Muslim cabbies in Minn. lose round in court
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State appeals court rules against latest effort to block penalties for taxi drivers refusing to take passengers carrying alcohol.
09.12.08
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Calif. teacher can pursue free-speech claim against district
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Federal judge refuses to dismiss case, saying classroom banners that include words 'God' and 'Creator' provide 'healthy exposure' to diverse ideas.
09.11.08
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