Free Talk Live - first amendment

Man serving 2 yr prison sentence for criticizing judge

phonon — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 12:55:11 +0000

Daniel Brewington was not happy with the way that Dearborn County, Indiana, Judge James D. Humphrey handled his divorce case, during which he lost custody of his children, and he explained why at length in various strongly worded online commentaries. Largely as a result of those posts, Brewington is serving a two-year sentence at the Putnamville Correctional Facility for intimidation, attempted obstruction of justice, and perjury.

ACLU Attacks Educational Freedom in the “Live Free or Die” State

phonon — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 14:09:02 +0000

Earlier today, the American Civil Liberties Union filed suit against New Hampshire’s School Choice Scholarship Act of 2012, which offers tax credits worth 85% of corporate donations to registered, non-profit scholarship organizations that fund low- and middle-income students attending non-public or home schools. The ACLU argues that since parents can use the scholarships at religious schools, the law violates two provisions of New Hampshire’s constitution: the historically anti-Catholic “Blaine Amendment” and the “compelled support” clause.

Santa Ana Police Freak Out As Activist Films Them at Patrol Stop

phonon — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 16:18:21 +0000

The activist happened upon a young woman who had been pulled over and began filming as a student sat on the curb. Officer Aquino asked that Juárez step back as he was conducting an investigation but the activist countered that he, at thirteen feet back, was at a reasonable distance and was not interfering with the policeman's work. As the video goes on to show, other officers, five in total, arrived on scene. One asked for his identification.

Man recording cops arrested... for violating HIPAA regs

MrMiran — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:51:27 +0000

A Minnesota man was arrested while recording police as they called paramedics to assist a stranger covered in blood... because the officer said it was a violation of HIPAA regulations. Cops also stole his camera... but the audio was recorded remotely via cellpone! It isn't a violation. So they charged him with "disorderly conduct" and "obstruction of legal process," whatever that is. He vows to not take a plea and will take the case to trial! Never take a plea!!!

Des Moines store near Obama rally has a message for the Secret Service

wallacenolen — Mon, 05 Nov 2012 23:02:30 +0000

A store in Des Moines IA had a message for the secret service which is really cute!

Judge slams Occupy Chicago arrests as ‘unconstitutional'

mechasheva — Sat, 29 Sep 2012 02:04:13 +0000

A Cook County judge dismissed charges against 92 Occupy protesters arrested in a Chicago park last October, ruling that the city’s overnight park curfew violated the First Amendment and was being enforced selectively.

Brigham City, Utah Faces Legal Challenge Over Its 'Free-Speech Zones'

WaxCrax — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 17:40:09 +0000

The American Civil Liberties Union has sued a Utah city in federal court over a "free-speech zone" ordinance, saying the Orwellian-named measure unconstitutionally requires a permit for almost any form of public expression. "Under this ordinance, you would arguably have to apply for a permit to engage in nearly any speech in the city," he said.

CU-Boulder students to fight charges on First Amendment grounds

vigilantern — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 23:34:59 +0000

CU-Boulder students arrested on 4/20 to fight charges on First Amendment grounds. Peacefully exercising their right to assemble, and freedom of speech on the grass of their own public university; these three honest students were taken to county jail. The students pleaded not guilty, and plan to file motion to dismiss. It may, and will go to a jury trial if need be.

Berkley Police intimidate journalist to change article.

zhaliberty — Sat, 10 Mar 2012 08:09:18 +0000

A Carlos Miller article about a Berkely Police Chief abusing his power by sending an officer to journalist's home at 12:45 am. First Amendment violation?