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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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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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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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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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