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August 3, 2018

Knight Institute v. Trump

A lawsuit challenging President Trump's blocking of critics on Twitter

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Meta’s Decision to Abandon Fact-Checking Underscores Urgent Need for Independent Platform Research, Knight Institute Says

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Federal Court Says Warrant Required for Device Searches at the Border

Cites concerns about chilling effects of warrantless searches on free speech & press freedom

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Appeals Court Says Public and Press Have First Amendment Right to Access Bail Hearings

Public access to court proceedings is fundamental to our democracy, Knight Institute says

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