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.
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It is simply not a crime to wish the president of the United States illness or death — even death by assassination.
Prattville Pride rides In Christmas Parade
Despite threats, the float experienced very little trouble during the parade.
Judge rules Prattville must allow pride float in parade
Prattville Pride is prepared to participate in tonight’s parade as originally planned.
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.
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.
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It’s worth remembering that all free speech principles (including this one) have limits.
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.
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See recent postsSCOTUS 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.
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See recent postsCan WVU constitutionally fire coach Bob Huggins? Probably
Many groups are calling for Higgins' dismissal following his use of a homophobic slur during an interview.