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FCC Has 'Our Head on the Guillotine,' Disney Tells Federal Judge | Reason

Action is actually being pursued, threatening FCC licenses, after Trump's unhinged threats from several months ago. At ACTC we aren't fans of these organizations, but these behaviors are clear unconstitutional censorship. Disney is seeking a court order to block the FCC from conducting an early review of its broadcast licenses, alleging that the move is a politically motivated retaliatory action by the Trump administration against the network's content. The company characterizes the investigation as a "pretextual" use of regulatory power that violates constitutional protections.

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Saudi Arabia: Overturn death sentence against Sri Lankan migrant worker over social media post | Amnesty International

Censorship in its most extreme form! Amnesty International is calling on Saudi authorities to overturn the death sentence of a Sri Lankan migrant worker who was sentenced for a social media post deemed insulting to the Prophet Mohammad. The organization argues that the sentence constitutes an arbitrary violation of freedom of expression and demands the individual's immediate and unconditional release.

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France Riots: Mayor Wants Teen Social Media Access Cut | Reclaim The Net

The French government continues pursuit of human rights violations, with civil unrest as an excuse. The mayor of Salon-de-Provence has proposed a mechanism to temporarily restrict social media access for minors to curb radicalization and violence linked to recent civil unrest. This proposal reflects a growing trend among French officials seeking to limit online platforms in response to public disorder.

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Blogger Jailed for Four Years in Uzbekistan | Human Rights Watch

Of course, it's only "coincidental" that he was reporting on law enforcement abuses just before being arrested. Uzbek blogger Sirojiddin Adilov was sentenced to four years in prison on charges of extortion and fraud, a conviction that human rights organizations characterize as a potential crackdown on freedom of expression following his reports on law enforcement abuses. Critics highlight procedural violations and a lack of evidence in the case, suggesting the charges may be a pretext to silence his critical reporting.

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