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News stories recently posted throughout the First Amendment Center Online.
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Obama administration to appeal ruling against prayer day
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In related news, Pentagon rescinds invitation to evangelist Franklin Graham to speak on National Day of Prayer because of comments about Islam.
04.23.10
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Ky. high court: Baptist university can't keep state funds
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Majority upholds trial judge's decision, finding $11 million appropriation by state lawmakers violated state constitution.
04.23.10
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Comedy Central censored 'South Park' segment, producers say
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Trey Parker, Matt Stone say network removed speech about intimidation and fear from show after radical Muslim group warned that they could be killed for insulting Prophet Muhammad.
04.23.10
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Nashville to host copyright conference
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News release Members of the U.S. Copyright Office will hold daylong discussions at the First Amendment Center April 29.
04.22.10
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Congressmen condemn ruling against National Day of Prayer
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Meanwhile, Pentagon considers disinviting evangelist Franklin Graham to speak because of his criticisms of Muslim faith.
04.22.10
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Federal court won't hear challenge to Neb. flag-desecration law
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But judge lets claims against funeral-protest law proceed, says Shirley Phelps-Roper can raise questions about flag statute's constitutionality during her criminal case in state court.
04.22.10
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Wis. Legislature passes journalist-shield bill
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Gov. Jim Doyle says he will sign measure protecting journalists, in most cases, from having to reveal confidential sources in court.
04.22.10
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Amazon: N.C. bid to collect taxes violates free speech
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Online retailer says disclosing names, addresses of buyers would harm customers who may have bought controversial books or movies.
04.21.10
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Mo. officials, Klan to square off in court over denied permit
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Federal judge issues emergency restraining order, schedules hearing over preliminary injunction in case of KKK group barred from gathering at historic site.
04.21.10
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Google discloses demands for censorship, user data
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Country-by-country breakdown marks first time Internet search leader has provided detailed look at censorship, data requests it gets from regulators, courts and other government agencies.
04.21.10
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Justices strike down animal-cruelty video ban
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High court says federal law violates First Amendment.
04.20.10
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Idaho election law unfair to independents, federal court finds
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Magistrate judge sides with Arizona resident who claimed he was unfairly barred from collecting signatures in Idaho to get independent presidential candidate on state ballot.
04.20.10
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Group sues over exclusion from Mont. charitable program
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Montana Family Foundation claims state violated its free speech by barring it from employee-donation program because of its religious views.
04.20.10
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