Posts Tagged ‘Associated Press’
Kan. military school loses bid to suppress video
Families of ex-cadets who sued over alleged abuse argued that the issue was moot because the Associated Press had already distributed a story containing the video.
After bin Laden’s death, a different kind of hunt
Ten months after successful raid, Obama administration is still refusing to release documents and photographs that could provide insights into mission.
8th Circuit upholds dismissal of suit by Tony Alamo followers
Members of evangelist’s ministry had claimed an Arkansas state agency infringed upon their religious rights when it seized children from their compound.
Justices: Religious church workers can’t sue for discrimination
Ruling marks first time high court has acknowledged existence of ‘ministerial exception’ to anti-discrimination laws.
Point-counterpoint:
10th Circuit keeps Okla. ban on Islamic law on hold
Three-judge panel upholds lower court ruling siding with Muslim community leader who is challenging voter-approved constitutional amendment.
9th Circuit tosses conviction of man accused of Super Bowl threat
Full court says Kurt Havelock’s rambling ‘manifesto,’ which promised to ‘test the theory that bullets speak louder than words,’ didn’t violate the law because it was addressed to corporations, not individuals.
Wyo. group sues to display signs in Capitol tunnel
WyWatch Family Action claims state officials violated its rights by banning anti-abortion placards from a passageway connecting state buildings while allowing other groups to display
Soldier who took stage at Ron Paul rally could face legal trouble
Army Reserve spokeswoman says military is reviewing whether Jesse Thorsen, who wore fatigues while speaking at event, violated Defense Department rules.
Kite Runner to remain in Ark. high school’s curriculum
Two residents had objected to book’s use in senior AP English class, but Valley View School Board decides not to alter curriculum.
Calif. city employees urged to purge records
Anaheim official tells workers old documents that turn up in response to records requests can ‘damage our credibility’ and says employees may face disciplinary action if they fail to delete them.
Ind. Statehouse capacity limit angers Democrats, unions
Critics say new policy, which allows 3,000 people to be inside building at any time, is an attempt to stymie the public’s right to protest legislation targeting labor unions.
Mont. high court restores corporate campaign-spending ban
Two justices dissent, saying state can’t impose an outright ban on political spending under Citizens United — even if the U.S. Supreme Court may have gotten its decision on the matter wrong.
Federal judge: Occupy protesters can remain at S.C. Statehouse
Meanwhile, a federal judge in Colorado dismisses a lawsuit filed by anti-Wall Street demonstrators claiming Denver authorities violated their rights to free speech.
Police clear Occupy protesters from New Orleans park
Move comes after federal judge refuses to issue preliminary injunction; meanwhile, New York Times criticizes a police officer’s apparent attempts to block a free-lancer from photographing arrests at an Occupy protest.
Plaintiffs in Va. commandments suit to remain anonymous
Federal judge sides with ACLU, which argued that a student and parent who are challenging a school’s Decalogue display shouldn’t be publicly identified to protect them from harassment.
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Ken Paulson is president and chief executive officer of the First Amendment Center at Vanderbilt University and in Washington, D.C. Previously, Paulson served as the editor and senior vice president/news of USA Today.
Gene Policinski, senior vice president and executive director of the First Amendment Center and president and chief operating officer of the Diversity Institute, is a veteran journalist whose career has included work in newspapers, radio, television and online.
John Seigenthaler founded the First Amendment Center in 1991 with the mission of creating national discussion, dialogue and debate about First Amendment rights and values.
Dr. Charles C. Haynes is director of the Religious Freedom Education Project at the Newseum. He writes and speaks extensively on religious liberty and religion in American public life.
David L. Hudson Jr. is an expert in First Amendment issues who writes for firstamendmentcenter.org and for other publications. Hudson teaches law and was a scholar at the First Amendment Center.
Tiffany Villager is director/First Amendment studies at the First Amendment Center, which she joined in 1993. She also served as the center’s research manager and research coordinator, and developed the center’s library.
