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Josh Dehaas: The police can't just declare an overpass a Charter-free zone

The Line • 1513 implied HN points • 23 Jan 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Protests Police Freedom of Expression Constitutional Rights
  1. Police tend to underreact to illegality at protests initially, then they overreact when the public gets frustrated.
  2. Enforcing laws against illegal actions of protesters from the start is important to prevent overreactions and protect constitutional rights.
  3. Blanket bans on protests by police can violate freedom of assembly and expression protected by the Charter.

Smurf Scandal Update, and Open Thread

eugyppius: a plague chronicle • 203 implied HN points • 17 Mar 24
🌍 World Politics Germany Freedom of Expression Media Reporting Authoritarianism
  1. The TikTok video causing the Smurf Scandal juxtaposed the Smurfs with German political colors, sparking controversy and police involvement.
  2. There's an ongoing investigation into the police for potentially violating the girl's freedom of expression, amidst claims of a a right-wing hate campaign against the school and police.
  3. The girl at the center of the Smurf Scandal, named Loretta, faced police lecture on 'incitement' and 'opposition to the constitution' for her online content, showcasing a concerning attitude towards free speech.

Contrived cases make bad law, part 2

Adam's Legal Newsletter • 379 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Legal LGBTQ+ Supreme Court Freedom of Expression
  1. In legal cases like 303 Creative, contrived situations can lead to unsatisfactory outcomes.
  2. The Supreme Court's debate over government's power to compel individuals to act against their beliefs reveals a complex tension.
  3. The lack of genuine, high-stakes conflicts between same-sex couples and opponents of same-sex marriage post-Obergefell shows unexpected harmony.

Chuyện Việt Nam: An ninh mạng con cờ

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 99 implied HN points • 21 Mar 22
🌍 World Politics National Security Government Response Design Social media Freedom of Expression
  1. Criticism of poor design was met with legal threats by event organizers, highlighting a disconnect between public perception and official response.
  2. The handling of internet security issues in Vietnam seems to focus more on censorship and punishment rather than protection and defense.
  3. Suggestions include engaging young designers and students to improve event branding, emphasizing potential benefits of fresh perspectives and creativity.
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