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Washington state phone privacy rules put on hold
In weighing company's free-speech rights against privacy interests 'the balance of hardships tips in Verizon's favor,' federal judge writes.
02.12.03
Cincinnati Arts Association, boycott group settle lawsuits
State judge had dismissed arts organization's lawsuit, upholding Coalition for a Just Cincinnati's free-speech argument.
02.12.03
S.C. high court: Jurors aren't required to swear oath to God
Justices rule unanimously that lower court was wrong to dismiss man who said he couldn't agree to the phrase 'so help you God.'
02.11.03
School superintendent arrested on charges of violating open-records law
Grand jury returns two-count indictment against Texas administrator, alleging he intentionally withheld public information from county official, reporter.
02.11.03
Federal judge blocks anti-war march near U.N.
Citing 'this time of heightened security,' court finds NYC's need to protect public outweighs protesters' rights to march.
02.11.03
Education Department releases new school-prayer guidelines
For first time, officials tie federal funding to compliance with policy; critic calls rules a partisan push for more school prayer.
02.10.03
Minnesota company sues ex-employees over Internet messages
Attorney for one defendant calls lawsuits the equivalent of 'going after a couple (of) mosquitoes with an elephant gun.'
02.10.03
Alabama governor: Public records to be released promptly on request
'This change in policy is also an attempt to comply with the spirit, as well as the letter,' of open-records laws, states memo to Cabinet members.
02.10.03
Student, school challenge Pennsylvania patriotism law
Statute permits students to opt out of pledge or national anthem on basis of religious conviction or personal belief, but their parents must be notified.
02.10.03
Federal appeals court reinstates lawsuit by vote-swapping Web sites
Judges say that failing to resolve dispute between Web site operators, California may result in 'chilling' plaintiffs' protected speech in next election.
02.08.03
Maine lawmaker proposes repeal of sales tax on U.S. flags
But bill would require flag-burners to return tax savings to the state, mandate that their names be published in newspapers.
02.07.03
Umbrella flap makes its way to federal court
Town tells restaurant owner he has too many 'Hebrew National Beef Franks' umbrellas outside his restaurant.
02.07.03
Michigan theology student sues after state cuts her aid
Attorney says law barring students with religion-related majors from receiving scholarship 'turns the First Amendment on its head and makes the state the enemy of religion.'
02.07.03
N.Y. bars former Islamic chaplain from state prisons for Sept. 11 remarks
Imam Warith Deen Umar disputes published newspaper report that led to his banishment.
02.07.03
Judge orders NYC to release Sept. 11 records
State court grants New York Times request for access to hundreds of documents, 911 tapes, but says city can keep some material secret.
02.06.03
State appeals court rules online libel suit was really SLAPP
Massachusetts law professor says case is first he's heard of in which an anti-SLAPP law has been used successfully to defend a Web posting.
02.06.03
Minneapolis mayor: Police need OK before talking to reporters
Police Department spokeswoman resigns after R.T. Rybak, former journalist who had pledged to throw open doors of City Hall, issues order.
02.06.03
Anti-war group sues NYC for refusing to allow protest march
Federal lawsuit accuses city of violating First Amendment by not granting permit for parade past United Nations.
02.05.03
Federal appeals panel: Virginia county wrong to muzzle officer's speech
4th Circuit upholds ruling by lower court that found county's gag order 'excessive' and unconstitutional.
02.05.03
Iowa newspaper, college settle open-meetings lawsuit
Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier claimed Hawkeye Community College board held illegal closed-door meetings that led to firing of college president.
02.05.03
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