A leaked memo from US Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs the Department of Justice to create a list of potential “domestic terrorism” organizations holding “extreme viewpoints” on various social and political issues. This memo expands on National Security Presidential Memorandum-7, a directive calling for a national strategy to investigate and disrupt political violence. The memo directs law enforcement agencies to refer suspected domestic terrorism cases to Joint Terrorism Task Forces for comprehensive investigations into all culpable participants. The memo defines the “domestic terrorism threat” as organizations using violence or threats to advance specific political goals, including opposition to immigration enforcement and adherence to “radical gender ideology” and “anti-Americanism.”
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NYC Mayor Adams signs executive order banning divestments from Israel, and it’s certainly stirring up a reaction. It seems like a lot of folks are raising eyebrows at this move, and for good reason. The core of the concern appears to be a First Amendment issue. Many people feel this is a blatant attempt to stifle free speech by essentially punishing those who choose to express their political or economic views by divesting from Israel. The use of executive power in this way, to police such expression, is viewed by many as a dangerous overreach.
The question of enforceability is also being loudly asked.… Continue reading
The State Department is instructing staff to deny visa applications to individuals involved in fact-checking, content moderation, and related activities, citing concerns about “censorship” of American speech. This directive targets H-1B visa applicants, particularly those in the tech sector, and instructs consular officers to scrutinize their work histories for activities combating misinformation or managing online content. The policy stems from the Trump administration’s criticism of tech companies and their efforts to regulate online content, with the administration claiming censorship of Americans. First Amendment experts are criticizing this guidance as a potential violation of free speech rights.
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Responding to a video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging service members to “refuse illegal orders” from former President Trump, Rep. Adam Smith stated he believes Trump has issued illegal military orders. Smith cited a specific instance, the order to blow up boats in the Caribbean without proper justification, as an example. He condemned the Department of War’s review into Sen. Mark Kelly’s participation in the video, deeming it a threat to free speech. While Smith expressed his views, Sen. Elissa Slotkin, also in the video, stated she was not aware of any illegal military orders from the former president.
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On November 23, 2025, Austin Trahan and James Houchins were arrested for defacing the former Pulse Memorial crosswalk with chalk and writing the word “Resist” nearby. A Florida Highway Patrol trooper responded to the scene after the Department of Transportation reported the incident, finding video evidence of the vandalism. Despite denying the act, the suspects were apprehended at a nearby Dunkin Donuts, matching the descriptions from the video and were taken into custody after providing their names and birthdays.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal from Cambridge Christian School, ending a nine-year legal battle over the school’s right to offer a prayer over a stadium loudspeaker at a 2015 football championship. The case involved the Florida High School Athletic Association, which denied the school’s request. The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals had previously ruled that announcements over the loudspeaker constituted “government speech,” thus not violating free-speech rights. This decision effectively upholds the appeals court’s ruling and resolves a dispute regarding free speech rights in a government setting.
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In Tennessee, Larry Bushart Jr. was arrested and held on a $2 million bail for a social media post that directly quoted Donald Trump in reference to a school shooting, sparking controversy. Sheriff Nick Weems, a public mourner of Charlie Kirk, claimed the post caused “mass hysteria” and utilized a law intended to prevent school shootings to justify the arrest. Bodycam footage and public records directly contradicted Weems’s claims, revealing that the sheriff lied to the public and was motivated by a personal vendetta. Bushart’s arrest resulted in him missing the birth of his grandchild and losing his job, leading to a lawsuit against the sheriff.
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A DC resident, Sam O’Hara, has filed a lawsuit against DC Metro police officers after being arrested for playing Darth Vader’s theme music near National Guard troops. O’Hara was protesting the troops’ presence in the city by recording them and playing “The Imperial March,” which the ACLU lawyers argue is a form of protected expression. Despite not impeding the troops or engaging in any threatening behavior, O’Hara was arrested after an Ohio National Guard member complained about the satirical protest. The officers then handcuffed and detained O’Hara, but he was eventually released when officials realized there was no legal basis for his arrest.
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