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Ashcroft: New laws against leaks may not be needed
If current laws are enforced, attorney general says, they should be adequate 'to prosecute those who engage in unauthorized disclosures' of classified information.
10.24.02
Vermont highways to remain politically signless
Federal judge refuses to stop state highway crews from removing campaign signs from within the state's right of way.
10.24.02
Mormon church appeals Main Street free-speech ruling
In appeal to full 10th Circuit, church cites earlier case decided by same court that it claims conflicts with three-judge panel's decision.
10.24.02
2 editors win first Diversity Leadership awards
Award honoring the late Bob McGruder goes to Don Flores, El Paso Times, and Jim Strauss, Great Falls Tribune.
10.24.02
Good practices in newsroom diversity
What some newsrooms are doing to develop diverse news staff, diverse news report.
10.24.02
Georgia judicial candidates may speak more freely
'The distinction between judicial elections and other types of elections has been greatly exaggerated,' federal appeals panel finds.
10.23.02
Abortion foes get go-ahead to challenge clinic buffer zones
Federal judge says such zones may violate free-speech rights of 'sidewalk counselors' by treating them differently than abortion-rights advocates.
10.23.02
High school soccer player slammed for political pep talk
But judge issues restraining order against Marquette, Mich., school officials who suspended Troy Stewart for discussing Iraq at team rally.
10.23.02
Bush urges law against virtual child porn
Asks Senate to follow House's lead in passing legislation to bypass Supreme Court ruling.
10.23.02
Supreme Court won't consider whether gang advice is free speech
Lower federal courts agreed that First Amendment protected Jerry Dean McCoy's conversations with Arizona gang members.
10.22.02
Maine activists protest police surveillance at demonstrations
Civil libertarian contends people have right to engage in anonymous political activity without being monitored by police.
10.22.02
Justice Department seeks delay on Cheney papers release
Bush administration argues that federal appeals court should sort out constitutional issues first.
10.22.02
Documentary on rich kids can be distributed
New York judge rules NYU film student has right to release movie about his wealthy friends.
10.22.02
High court turns away dispute over judicial campaign ads
Justices pass up chance to consider when candidates or groups can be stopped from running ads just before an election.
10.21.02
Pennsylvania township drops campaign-sign fee
Agreement ends dispute between Harborcreek Township and Green Party congressional candidate AnnDrea Benson over $50 permit for campaign signs.
10.21.02
Roadside crosses: using public property to endorse religion?
Laws about memorials honoring those killed in car crashes vary by state; a Colorado display ends up in court.
10.21.02
Kansas judge: Reporter's notes are protected
Wyandotte County district judge cites First Amendment, state law in refusing to force Kansas City Kansan journalist to turn over records.
10.21.02
Advocates try to stem slippage in Florida's open-records commitment
First Amendment supporters, worried by proliferating exemptions to state's open-government laws, hope November ballot measure will pass.
10.21.02
Man fights back in court against bulk faxes
Thomas Mulhern says he received so many unwanted ads, he was running out of paper and toner.
10.20.02
N.Y. utility critic faces harassment charges
Store owner mails bill payment with reams of newspaper clippings scrawled with the message, 'Stop wasting our money!'
10.19.02
Colorado adult store has no valid business license, judge rules
Owners can seek new license from city of Aurora, but lawyers doubt they'll be given one.
10.19.02
Michigan Amish fight agency order to install septic systems
Meanwhile, Kentucky judge shutters one-room Mennonite schoolhouse after officials refuse to install running water, septic system for outhouse toilets.
10.18.02
Connecticut attorney general releases trash-authority memos
Richard Blumenthal says making documents public won't undermine lawsuit to recover $220 million lost in deal between agency, Enron.
10.18.02
Nevada high court considers Reno billboard ban
Company's lawyer urges justices to invalidate popular vote banning future billboards, arguing that such decisions can't be handled in an initiative petition.
10.18.02
Peace activist's ballot challenge denied
Candidate seeks to be listed as 'peace activist' on ballot for Santa Monica, Calif., City Council, but 9th Circuit Court of Appeals says no.
10.18.02
News media playing a role in D.C. sniper case
It's hard to tell whether official statements to the press are directed at the public or the killer.
10.18.02
University refuses to fund 'unbalanced' conference
Professors, students criticize decision not to give $4,000 to 'Women and War, Peace and Revolution'; critics fear conference will lead to Israel-bashing.
10.17.02
Students rally in support of pro-Palestinian demonstrators
Berkeley administrators plan to hold disciplinary hearings for 32 students involved in April sit-in, even though county prosecutors have dropped charges.
10.17.02
Alabama chief justice defends Ten Commandments monument in trial
Roy Moore questioned as witness in lawsuit seeking to remove display as unconstitutional state endorsement of religion.
10.17.02
Jury decides Michigan sheriff played politics with deputies' speech
Three officers who supported Berrien County sheriff's election rival found themselves assigned to road patrol.
10.17.02
Philadelphia suburb can keep churches, temples out of residential areas
Federal appeals panel agrees that such buildings can create traffic problems, but leaves door open for Jewish congregation to prove case before lower court.
10.17.02
Man arrested, charged with threatening reporter
Prosecutors say Alexander Proctor smashed the windshield of Los Angeles Times reporter Anita Busch in June and left a dead fish with a long-stemmed rose in its mouth on the car's hood.
10.17.02
Senator says Park Service is retaliating against outspoken ranger
Meanwhile, park spokesman says agency will clarify memo to employees that critics have charged violated free speech.
10.16.02
Prisoners can share legal advice while lawsuit proceeds
Federal appeals court upholds lower court's injunction allowing Iowa inmates to communicate with each other while case awaits trial in federal court.
10.16.02
University of Illinois appeals decision in mascot case
Federal judge had awarded damages to faculty members, student who sued after chancellor warned campus critics not to contact athletic recruits about Chief Illiniwek.
10.16.02
Ruling: Noelle Bush's hearing should be open to public
'Drug court status hearings must be open to all participants so that all participants can observe each other's successes and failures,' Florida judge says.
10.16.02
Ohio school board to allow teaching evolution, alternative theories
Panel votes to adopt guidelines that put into writing what many school districts in state already do — teach evolution but also explain that there is debate over the origin of life.
10.15.02
Supreme Court turns away Gore fund-raiser case
Justices also refuse to consider whether Confederate battle flag can be barred from national cemeteries.
10.15.02
Researchers stymied by clampdown on government records
Some scientists say post-Sept. 11 records restrictions have eliminated access to information vital to their studies.
10.15.02
Nike takes false-advertising case to Supreme Court
Shoemaker asks justices to overturn California high court ruling allowing activist to sue company over claims about working conditions at overseas plant.
10.15.02
U.S. still detaining cameraman, Arab satellite station says
Al-Jazeera news producer tells Cuban journalists' gathering that Sami al-Haj 'did not commit a single crime.'
10.15.02
2002 Courage in Student Journalism Awards announced
News release Newseum, Student Press Law Center, National Scholastic Press Association honor former high school newspaper editor in Arkansas, high school principal in Missouri.
10.15.02
Arizona high court upholds campaign-funding source
Overturning lower court, justices rule using 10% surcharges on criminal, traffic fines to finance elections doesn't violate free speech.
10.14.02
Church subpoenas Massachusetts reporter
Worcester Diocese wants to question religion writer for Telegram & Gazette about allegations of sexual abuse against Catholic bishop.
10.14.02
Group tries to derail campus Islamic awareness week
'The issue is whether or not the university is advancing the religion of Islam,' says attorney for American Family Association's Center for Law & Policy.
10.14.02
Corporation shuts down alternative newspaper
Cleveland Free Times closes as Village Voice Media, New Times companies make a deal.
10.14.02
Candidate asks judge to force newspaper to cover campaign
Media law professor calls lawsuit filed by Nebraska Party's Paul Rosberg 'baloney.'
10.13.02
Tentative settlement reached in case over campus handbills
9th Circuit had ruled lawsuit, which accuses former Montana State University-Northern dean of removing ex-professor's fliers from bulletin boards, should go to trial.
10.12.02
Paving the way for controversy
Washington library halts sale of engraved tiles after prolonged fight over free speech, separation of church and state.
10.12.02
First Amendment Congress to focus on post-9-11 freedom
FOI Oklahoma conference Nov. 7-8 will examine information restrictions, closed meetings, other issues.
10.12.02
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