The First Amendment analysis in the D.C. Circuit decision is driven by a troubling deference to the government’s characterization of TikTok’s alleged threat to national security.
Political pressure is mounting on the Minnesota Department of Resources to fire Tyler Janke for his post about the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump in July.
After public condemnation from FIRE, the City of San Antonio won’t hide or delete comments on its Animal Care Services Facebook page — even those that criticize the shelter’s euthanasia policy.
Federal appeals court says public university did not have a legitimate reason to punish a pharmacy student for her social media posts outside of class.
While FIRE will remain vigilant, these protocols acknowledge free speech, transparency, and voluntary cooperation when the department interacts with social media companies.
