We got behind on things, so here's our aggregation of relevant censorship news stories for the past several days:

Victory! Court Rejects Government Effort to Dismiss Social Media Surveillance Lawsuit

It's not often that we have good news to share, so we're putting this one at the top of the page!

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) recently secured a court victory allowing its lawsuit against "Catch and Revoke," an unconstitutional mass surveillance program, to proceed. The organization is actively working to prevent the government from using surveillance and AI to suppress protected online speech and discourage criticism of the government.

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Netanyahu demands probe into sources for award-winning Gaza film NAZA | Al Jazeera

Perhaps this is just a trick to get Netanyahu to say "no, it was human beings who committed that genocide." Seriously, though, this is EXACTLY what freedom of speech is about, as it is leading to an intense discussion on the topic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has called for a formal investigation and prosecution of the anonymous whistleblowers featured in the award-winning documentary *NAZA*, accusing the film of presenting a biased and harmful narrative regarding Israel's military operations in Gaza. Netanyahu claims the production defames the state and violates information security, while the Israeli military has categorically rejected the whistleblowers' allegations.

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Taliban suspends BBC Dari, Pashto, and English FM broadcasts across Afghanistan | Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ)

Apparently, the Taliban was not happy with a recent BBC documentary.

The Taliban has suspended the BBC's FM radio broadcasts across Afghanistan, citing "repeated violations" in a move the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemns as a crackdown on independent media. The CPJ is calling for the immediate restoration of these services to ensure Afghan citizens maintain access to independent news and information.

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Australian Government Staffer Cites Execution Video To Defend Censorship Bill | Reclaim The Net

Interesting that this bill allows certain individuals to "create fake accounts, record material, engage with users, and generate content, including with AI." Entrap much?!

Australian government officials are advocating for the "Digital Duty of Care" censorship bill, citing the need to block violent content—such as a planned US military execution—as a primary justification for expanding online oversight. Critics argue that the legislation could grant the government broad authority to suppress legitimate news and other non-violent information under the guise of public safety.

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New York's Controversial Anti-Swastika Law Turns Prosecutors Into Speech Police | Reason

Graffiti becomes a hate crime...but only if the authorities disagree with it.

New York’s law classifying swastika graffiti as aggravated harassment has drawn criticism for requiring subjective intent determinations by law enforcement, which critics argue could lead to the over-policing of protected speech. The law raises significant First Amendment concerns by empowering authorities to criminalize symbolic acts based on their interpretation of an individual's underlying motives.

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ABC reporter could face disciplinary action over opinion piece, journalists’ union says | The Guardian - World

ABC journalist Michael Slezak faces potential disciplinary action from the broadcaster for publishing an opinion piece in a competitor's newspaper while serving as a union leader. The situation highlights tensions between corporate media policies and the rights of journalists to engage in external advocacy.

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