Media & Free Expression

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Former Tennessee Librarian Sues after Her Firing for Not Moving Location of LGBTQ Books

A former pubic library director filed a federal civil-rights lawsuit alleging that she was improperly dismissed after refusing to segregate LGBTQ-themed books and compile personally identifying information about patrons who borrowed them.

Media & Free Expression Litigation/Court Challenge

WPLN • TN • Sep 25, 2026

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Protesters Form Human Chain Around Kennedy Center Over Alleged Arts Censorship

On September 17, 2026, participants in a “Hands Around the Kennedy Center” rally heard music, employee testimonials, and speakers before forming a human chain around the building. The organizing group, Hands Off the Arts, said it was protesting changes to the Kennedy Center and what it described as political interference and arts censorship.

Media & Free Expression Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Fox11 News Online • Washington, DC • Sep 18, 2026

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Federal Judge Rules Noncitizen Students Cannot be Deported for Protected Speech in Suit Brought by University Newspaper

Litigation initiated by Stanford University's student newspaper, The Stanford Daily, and affected students, challenged the federal government's targeting of legally present noncitizens for deportation solely for supporting Palestine or criticizing Israel. The federal judge found that the government's action violated the First Amendment because it caused international students to censor protected speech.

Media & Free Expression Litigation/Court Challenge

CBS News • San Jose, CA • Aug 29, 2026

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