#First Amendment

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Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks US Pressure Campaign Against ICE-Tracking Platforms

A federal judge in Illinois granted a preliminary injunction for the creators of ICE-monitoring tools who argue the US government violated their First Amendment rights by pressuring platforms to remove them.

Key Takeaways

A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction in favor of creators of ICE-monitoring tools.
The court said the plaintiffs are likely to succeed on claims that officials coerced platforms into removing protected speech.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via engadget.com

Judge blocks Trump order targeting NPR and PBS, but public media’s funding crisis remains

A federal judge struck down President Trump’s order defunding NPR and PBS, yet Congress’s separate move to rescind CPB funding means the practical damage is already deep.

Key Takeaways

A federal judge ruled Trump's order defunding NPR and PBS violated the First Amendment.
Congress had already rescinded CPB funding for 2026 and 2027, limiting the ruling's practical impact.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 1, 2026·via arstechnica.com

Anthropic Sues US Government Over AI Blacklisting

Anthropic is challenging its blacklisting by the Trump administration, arguing it was retaliated against for opposing autonomous weapons use.

Key Takeaways

Anthropic sues Trump administration to reverse procurement blacklisting
Company refused to allow Claude AI for autonomous weapons and mass surveillance

DT Editorial Team·Mar 11, 2026·4 min read·via arstechnica.com

DHS Sends Hundreds of Subpoenas to Unmask Anonymous ICE Critics Online

Four whistleblowers reveal that the Department of Homeland Security has sent hundreds of administrative subpoenas to tech companies demanding the identities of anonymous social media users critical of ICE.

DT Editorial Team·Feb 14, 2026·2 min read·via mashable.com