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Free Speech

Legislature

Alabama Senate committee passes bill to limit protest in the state

The bill, SB247, would effectively outlaw protesting outside of an individual's residence in Alabama.

April 3, 2025

Florida man arrested for what is likely protected speech

It is simply not a crime to wish the president of the United States illness or death — even death by assassination.

January 28, 2025

Prattville Pride rides In Christmas Parade

Despite threats, the float experienced very little trouble during the parade.

December 7, 2024

Judge rules Prattville must allow pride float in parade

Prattville Pride is prepared to participate in tonight’s parade as originally planned.

December 6, 2024

Prattville Pride files injunction to protect spot in Christmas Parade

An attorney served notice of the filing to Mayor Bill Gillespie Thursday evening during a tree lighting ceremony.

December 5, 2024

Prattville attorney: Denying pride float would be “prior restraint” on free speech

Several citizens voiced their opposition to the inclusion of Prattville Pride in the parade.

December 4, 2024

The protections — and perils — of meme-ified election discourse

It’s worth remembering that all free speech principles (including this one) have limits.

October 1, 2024

Alabama Public Library Service board asks AG for opinion on regulating local libraries

The vote came at the urging of APLS District 5 board member John Wahl, chair of the Alabama Republican Party.

August 14, 2023

SCOTUS remakes law governing violent speech — kinda

For the sake of targets of violent and truly threatening speech, we can only hope the consequences will be minimal.

July 7, 2023

Can WVU constitutionally fire coach Bob Huggins? Probably

Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview.

May 12, 2023