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First Amendment

Tim Burke

Seven months after FBI raid, journalist Tim Burke fights for his day in court

Seven months after FBI agents raided his home and shut down his one-person newsroom, journalist Tim Burke is still waiting for a court hearing to challenge the basis of the search warrant at the heart...
Disney

A judge weighs whether to dismiss the Disney First Amendment lawsuit against Ron DeSantis

A U.S. District Judge is considering motions by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to dismiss the lawsuit by Disney.
Monique Worrell

Ron DeSantis’ suspension of Monique Worrell is challenged on due process and First Amendment grounds

The Southern Poverty Law Center case contends DeSantis' suspension of Worrell violated due process and First Amendment rights.
Free Palestine

Hearing set in the Students for Justice in Palestine lawsuit against Florida

A federal judge has scheduled a hearing Jan. 26 in a lawsuit filed by Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida.
social media

Industry groups tell the U.S. Supreme Court that Florida’s social media law is “entirely incompatible with the First Amendment”

The Supreme Court said in September that it will take up the case and a challenge to a similar Texas law.
israel palestinian Palestine solidarity protest in Tampa 15 May 2021. By Blannie Whelan/WMNF News.

Students for Justice in Palestine at the University of Florida sues the state on First Amendment grounds

SJP at UF is suing over an order issued by university system Chancellor Ray Rodrigues that targeted such organizations on Florida campuses.
drag performers

U.S. Supreme Court rejects DeSantis administration’s request to overturn a court’s decision that Florida’s law on drag shows violates the First Amendment

The U.S. Supreme Court denied Florida's request to stay a ruling that blocked a law aimed at preventing children from attending drag shows.
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol

Florida legislators file bills to penalize any student who “promotes a foreign terrorist organization”

The bills could financially penalize state university and college students who voice support for “foreign terrorist” organizations.
UF higher education university

UF appeals a decision that it must pay attorney fees for violating professors’ First Amendment rights

The University of Florida on Tuesday appealed a judge’s ruling that would require it to pay more than $372,000 in legal fees.
social media

U.S. Supreme Court will weigh a Florida law restricting social media companies

The U.S. Supreme Court said it will take up a First Amendment fight about a 2021 Florida law that restricted major social media companies.
banned books, First Amendment

First Amendment advocates urge a judge to reject dismissal of their lawsuit against Escambia County for removing books from school libraries

Plaintiffs contend Escambia County violated First Amendment and equal-protection rights in removing 10 books from school library shelves.
The Scoop: WMNF Daily News Digest

The Scoop: Fri., September 8, 2023 Tampa Bay & Florida headlines by WMNF

Arts Council funding The Hillsborough County Board of Commissioners rejected a proposal to defund the Arts Council. The ruling is a win for local arts and culture groups that benefit from the county’s funding.  ...

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