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Student studying religion sues state after scholarship funds cut off
His attorney says Kentucky is 'systematically discriminating' by denying money to students wanting to obtain degrees in religious studies.
12.09.02
Virginia cross-burning law facing high court test
Justices to hear arguments Dec. 11 on whether burning a cross is constitutionally protected expression or overt threat that can be barred by states.
12.09.02
Berkeley mayor apologizes for trashing campus newspapers
Tom Bates says he took, tossed 1,000 copies of The Daily Californian after it endorsed his opponent.
12.09.02
Judge upholds NYC's right to zone adult-entertainment outlets
Owners of topless bars say city violates their rights by applying zoning laws to their businesses but not to mainstream plays, movies that feature nudity.
12.07.02
Catholic Charities to challenge Maine city's domestic partners ordinance
Social service agency refuses to provide health coverage to unmarried partners of its employees, saying to do so would violate religious doctrine.
12.07.02
Debate in campaign-finance trial shifts to hard money
As two-day trial wraps up, FEC releases more information on how it will enforce the law.
12.06.02
California Supreme Court upholds police complaint law
Court rules law against lodging knowingly false accusations against officers does not violate free-speech guarantees.
12.06.02
Russian software co. goes on trial over encryption disabling
It's the government's first criminal prosecution under the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act.
12.06.02
Campaign-finance law's friends, foes try to lobby court
'It's like two ships passing in the night,' says judge. 'The plaintiffs are talking about the First Amendment. The defendants are talking about the problem' of money in politics.
12.05.02
News organizations sue Kansas governor-elect over open meetings
Kathleen Sebelius wants to let teams reviewing state government meet in secret.
12.05.02
Bush signs 'kid-safe Internet' bill
Law establishes '.kids.us' domain, which president says will 'function much like the children's section of the library.'
12.05.02
Abortion-protest issue before Court boils down to protected assembly vs. illegal acts
Disagreeing with Solicitor General Theodore Olson's argument that 'the First Amendment is not an issue in this case,' Justice Anthony Kennedy replies, 'There's always a First Amendment implication in a protest case.'
12.05.02
Arizona ruling overturns limits on some sex businesses' hours
State court panel finds 1998 law violates free speech when applied to bookstores, video shops, but not nude-dancing theaters.
12.04.02
Supreme Court reviews punishing of abortion foes
Justices consider whether federal racketeering law can be used to punish anti-abortion protesters.
12.04.02
Campaign-finance law gets day in court
New law makes sense only 'if you believe regulation is the rule and free speech is the loophole,' says First Amendment attorney Floyd Abrams.
12.04.02
Federal judge throws out rules on leaflets, speeches at parks
Court finds Harrisburg, Pa., ordinances hinder anti-gay protesters' free-speech rights without serving any government interest.
12.04.02
High court won't stop lawsuit against FBI stemming from magazine article
After Notra Trulock III reported concerns about Chinese espionage during Clinton administration, agents searched his computer files.
12.03.02
Lawsuit attacks Iowa flag-desecration law
Federal court asked to declare state statute unconstitutional after police told students they couldn't fly flag upside down.
12.03.02
Firefighters have right to post signs, judge rules
First Amendment protects display of signs protesting cuts in firefighting staff, district court judge rules.
12.03.02
High court turns aside opponents of 'Choose Life' plates
Justices won't review Louisiana case, in which some allege 'symbolic union' between state, Christian groups.
12.02.02
ACLU membership surges amid fears of government intrusion
Conservatives join liberals in signing up; says Rep. Henry Hyde, R-Ill., 'I'm glad the ACLU raises the objections it does, because it forces the government and Congress to be mindful of First Amendment rights.'
12.02.02
Punishment for Web posting violated student's free speech, judge finds
Federal judge rules school district should not have suspended student for 'intimidation and threats' online.
12.02.02
Georgia high court backs hog farmer on public-figure claim
Justices rule free-speech principles protecting newspapers and broadcasters also apply to the Web.
11.30.02
Utah city to remove Ten Commandments monument
Ogden City Council decides not to appeal ruling that found city can't allow Judeo-Christian tenets yet bar other religious groups' codes.
11.30.02
U.S. to disclose which surveillance documents it will release
Justice Department agrees to tell ACLU by Jan. 15 what it will and will not make public on how it is implementing Patriot Act.
11.29.02
University won't punish fraternity members in 'blackface' incident
Tennessee officials say free speech must be protected even 'when some find it to be insensitive and offensive.'
11.29.02
Boston archdiocese must release sex-scandal documents
Judge rejects church's request that records be sealed from public view until at least January.
11.28.02
Reporters an early point of contention in Iraq inspections
Iraqis want journalists to have full access to weapons inspectors' visits; inspectors don't.
11.27.02
Hawaii pro-life group can air ads, judge rules
FEC loses early effort to enforce new campaign-finance law.
11.27.02
N.H. high court orders audit interviews, notes made public
Justices say state's interest in confidentiality doesn't outweigh law's mandate to 'provide the utmost information to the public about what its government is up to.'
11.27.02
Should press make case for or against war in Iraq?
No, says former ambassador on Newseum panel — that's the administration's job.
11.26.02
Newspaper that ran satirical piece loses 2nd appeal
Texas appeals court again rejects Dallas Observer's request that libel suit be dropped over article that parodied actual arrest of a student.
11.26.02
Judge must explain why he's allowing cameras at murder trial
Texas Court of Criminal Appeals halts trial, orders judge to respond to concerns about his decision to let 'Frontline' videotape jury deliberations in capital case.
11.26.02
Michigan man claims right to give peyote to 4-year-old son
Jonathan Fowler, member of Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians, says legal system is infringing on his religious freedom.
11.26.02
Arts group challenges S.C. Internet law
2001 measure makes it a crime to post photographs, other material state considers unsuitable for children.
11.25.02
Maryland city to sell parcel where Ten Commandments monument stands
Frederick officials hope unloading piece of park land will render ACLU lawsuit moot.
11.25.02
Campaign-finance law heads to court
Meanwhile, Hawaii Right to Life asks federal judge to block enforcement of ad restrictions in the new law.
11.25.02
'Safe for kids' Internet bill goes to president
Bush expected to sign measure creating '.kids.us' domain to be monitored by a government contractor for appropriate material.
11.25.02
Alabama county blocks in-school Bible distribution
Gideons representative says group will abide by decision but doesn't want any publicity for fear it would compromise Bible giveaways elsewhere.
11.23.02
Texas D.A. wants cameras barred from jury deliberations in murder case
17-year-old suspect, his mother, lawyer agree with judge's order allowing PBS' 'Frontline' to film entire capital murder trial.
11.22.02
Harvard grapples with race, law and free speech
Speech-code proposal has stirred intense debate about commitment to free expression at a school whose alumni have helped define the nation's First Amendment rights.
11.22.02
FCC commissioner calls for change in 'indecency' definition
'Too many indecency complaints from consumers and too many truly indecent broadcasts are falling through the cracks,' says Michael J. Copps.
11.22.02
S.D. high court takes oral arguments to Internet
Chief justice says service will help more people understand the legal system and learn about important cases.
11.22.02
Pennsylvania Senate passes religious-freedom measure
'The hard reality is that this bill is made necessary by a worrisome increase in antireligious sentiments and actions,' says sponsor.
11.21.02
Library to allow white supremacists to meet
Matthew Hale, leader of the World Church of the Creator, had been denied a permit by York, Pa., facility.
11.21.02
Veteran journalist relates presidential tales
During 'An Evening with Helen Thomas,' former White House correspondent shares her thoughts about the 9 presidents she covered.
11.21.02
Iowa State students applaud expanded free-speech zones
But one student leader says parts of policy that restrict size of groups, proximity to buildings still limit speech.
11.21.02
Legal experts denounce court restrictions on news media
Two separate orders issued this week in Texas county also elicit concern about public access to criminal justice system.
11.20.02
Federal judge strikes down N.Y. ban on masks at public gatherings
Klansmen can hide their faces 'even in time of war, including the war on terrorism,' says U.S. District Judge Harold Baer Jr.
11.20.02
N.H. city must let competing newspapers into public arena
County judge gives Manchester 20 days to either remove Union Leader vending machines or allow other papers in the building.
11.20.02
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