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FERC removes Web page about holes in Montana dam
Missoula-area officials say government improperly withholding public information that involves people's safety.
12.28.02
Ohio high court sides with newspaper in open-records case
Draft of Cincinnati's settlement with the Justice Department over police use of force shouldn't have been kept secret, justices rule 5-1.
12.27.02
Indiana public schools shy away from religion courses
Failing to teach students about religion lessens their understanding of the world, course supporters contend.
12.27.02
Merchants take town to court over strip-mall sign
Businesses claim First Amendment right to use displays; Michigan township officials say Country Corners' sign would dangerously distract drivers.
12.27.02
Department of Energy wants cash for data
Letter from agency seeks $3,200 from Citizen Action to cover cost of searching for nuclear-operations information sought under FOIA.
12.26.02
3 whistleblowers honored by Time magazine
'Ordinary, average Americans' Coleen Rowley, Cynthia Cooper, Sherron Watkins named Persons of the Year for exposing pre-Sept. 11 intelligence failures, Enron, WorldCom scandals.
12.25.02
Federal appeals panel puts religious-tea ruling on hold
10th Circuit judges block lower court's decision that would have returned hallucinogenic tea to New Mexico group that uses it for religious purposes.
12.25.02
Tennessee city allows 'God Bless America' display
Murfreesboro City Council's unanimous decision reverses city manager's order that words on firefighters' Sept. 11 memorial be changed.
12.24.02
Church seeks First Amendment protection from sex-abuse lawsuits
Boston archdiocese asks judge to dismiss suits but says church officials are still committed to reaching settlement.
12.24.02
Cities can't ban nude dancing for fear of effect on neighborhood
Pennsylvania high court rules in Kandyland club case sent back to it by U.S. Supreme Court.
12.23.02
Police to use cameras to monitor D.C. demonstrations
Officials say they're publicizing the plans to comply with ordinance requiring advance notice when tactic is to be used.
12.23.02
Superintendent orders high school newspapers seized
Article in Wooster (Ohio) Blade said athletes, school board member's daughter drank booze at party.
12.23.02
Body of French reporter flown home after war-games accident
Patrick Bourrat, hit by U.S. tank, was one of best-known journalists in France.
12.23.02
Nevada high court backs voter-approved billboard ban
Justices disagree with Eller Media attorneys, who contend that decisions on billboards are administrative matters and can't be handled by initiative petition.
12.21.02
Idaho Farm Bureau has beef with FOI ad
Group asks state attorney general, Agriculture Department to investigate legitimacy of newspaper industry ad involving cattle disease.
12.21.02
Kentucky high court won't hold newspaper in contempt
Ruling turns down request by Catholic diocese to cite The Courier-Journal for publishing information contained in sealed court documents.
12.20.02
Watchdog group: Kids have easy access to violent video games
Sen. Joseph Lieberman credits industry for ceasing to market adult games to children but says parents, retailers need to do more to prevent kids from getting violent games.
12.20.02
Judge lifts restraining order against Florida TV reporter
WFLA investigative reporter Steve Andrews says judge 'stomped on' his First Amendment right to report the news for a week.
12.20.02
Diversity Institute graduates 2nd group of new journalists
News release Success stories from first graduates of Freedom Forum institute illustrate program's immediate impact.
12.19.02
City official orders 'God' removed from firehouse's Sept. 11 memorial
Murfreesboro, Tenn., city manager says 'United We Stand' would be more appropriate than 'God Bless America.'
12.19.02
Federal judge halts law that bars inmates from Internet
'Putting free speech behind bars simply because it concerns prisoners sets a dangerous precedent,' says Arizona ACLU attorney.
12.19.02
Honey, it's for you: FTC offers national do-not-call list
Free service would block many sales pitches to private homes; direct marketers say it's a free-speech violation.
12.19.02
Florida newspapers appeal ruling on autopsy photos
Orlando Sentinel, South Florida Sun-Sentinel pursue challenge to law that bars unauthorized people from viewing or copying such pictures.
12.18.02
Russian firm acquitted in first test of digital copyright law
Elcomsoft says program merely enables owners of Adobe eBook Reader software to make copies for personal use, which they argue, is permitted 'fair use.'
12.18.02
Judge who criticized university's lack of diversity claims rights violated
'The First Amendment applies to judges like it does to everyone else,' says Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Wendell Griffen.
12.18.02
Bush OKs law to put government information online
Legislation establishes new Office of E-government within the White House's Office of Management and Budget.
12.18.02
High court seeks White House opinion in abortion-protest case
First Amendment expert: Administration's lawyers may find themselves 'pulled in different directions because of the cross-tensions' in case involving online Nuremberg Files.
12.17.02
Suit seeking OK to fire Florida Palestinian professor tossed
Federal judge suggests arbitration in dispute involving accusations that Sami Al-Arian is linked to terrorism.
12.17.02
Supreme Court turns away dispute over menorah in city plaza
On Nov. 29, Justice Stevens vacated lower court's order that would have prevented Hanukkah display in Cincinnati's Fountain Square.
12.17.02
Colorado high court gives ABC News access to trials
Jury deliberations, even attorney strategy sessions will be open for network's 'State v.' program about criminal cases.
12.17.02
Warden can't sue for libel in home state, appeals panel rules
4th Circuit dismisses lawsuit against two Connecticut newspapers, saying articles posted on the Internet weren't aimed at Virginia audience.
12.16.02
Utah city schools bar Monday-night events after Mormon request
ACLU raises First Amendment concern over policy involving church's weekly family home evening.
12.16.02
Newspaper files civil complaint over Jayson Williams 911 tapes
New Jersey county prosecutor refuses to release tapes of call made after fatal shooting at former NBA star's home.
12.16.02
Students object to 'hate radio,' ask school to end affiliation with station
University of Oregon can't use its contract to dictate program content without risk of violating the First Amendment, says administrator.
12.16.02
Wisconsin campaign-finance overhaul struck down
District judge rules provision in new law placed unconstitutional restrictions on political ads.
12.14.02
Oregon court rejects ban on Boy Scout recruiting
Atheist mother had sought to prevent scouting presentations in schools because the organization requires belief in God.
12.14.02
N.H. courts to be more open to news media
State Supreme Court spells out tough new rules for closing trials to cameras, tape recorders.
12.13.02
No TV coverage of sniper trial, judge rules
Prosecutors, defense in trial of John Allen Muhammad both opposed news broadcasters' motion to allow cameras in courtroom.
12.13.02
Palestinian professor asks court to avoid ruling on free-speech issues
Attorney for Sami Al-Arian, alleged to have terrorist links, says University of South Florida trying to circumvent his client's right to jury trial.
12.13.02
TV reporter must stay 300 feet away from man
WFLA's Steve Andrews has done series of stories involving multiple DUI arrests of Minh Ben Ross of Tampa, Fla.
12.12.02
Bush enacts 'faith-based' measure
Administration says it seeks to erase barriers religious groups face in trying to serve social needs; opponents say plan supports 'religious discrimination.'
12.12.02
Group criticizing California Gov. Davis doesn't have to list backers
State Supreme Court declines to review case involving American Taxpayers Alliance.
12.12.02
Supreme Court justices debate 'terror' of cross-burning
Court hears oral arguments in Virginia case that may determine whether cross-burning is illegal intimidation or protected speech.
12.11.02
Free-speech fight between state athletic association, school back before court
Brentwood Academy sued Tennessee group in 1998, saying recruiting restrictions violated the private school's First Amendment rights.
12.11.02
NYC schools ban Nativity scenes but allow Jewish, Islamic symbols
Education department contends Hanukkah menorahs, Muslim star and crescent are not religious in nature.
12.11.02
Australia's high court gives man go-ahead to sue U.S. publication for libel
Analysts believe ruling against Dow Jones & Co. in Internet defamation case could set precedent for courts, affect publishers and Web sites around the world.
12.11.02
Congressional agency's lawsuit on energy task force thrown out
Federal judge finds comptroller general's suit against vice president was unprecedented act that raised serious separation-of-powers issues.
12.10.02
Virginia Wiccan sues after county excludes her from clergy list
Cynthia Simpson challenges officials' refusal to add her name to list of clergy invited to open board meetings with prayer.
12.10.02
Supreme Court refuses to probe restrictions on dentist ads
But two justices say Court should clarify how far states can go in limiting ads of lawyers, doctors and other professionals.
12.10.02
California bill would bar spam, fine senders
Opponents say stringent measure would penalize legitimate e-mailers, leave rogue advertisers untouched.
12.09.02
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