NYC to pay $17.5M for forcing Muslim women to remove hijabs for mugshot
The city of New York has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit of $17.5 million for forcing people to remove their hijabs for mugshots photos after being arrested.
On this day in history, March 23, 1775, patriot Patrick Henry demands, ‘Give me liberty or give me death!’
Virginia statesman and rousing orator Patrick Henry demanded, "Give me liberty or give me death!" while calling on colony to raise troops on this day in history, March 23, 1775.
UN expert on freedom of expression urges end to Julian Assange’s prosecution over press freedom concerns
A United Nations expert on freedom of expression called on the U.S. government to drop the charges against Julian Assange, citing concerns about press freedom.
Refusing to wear mask during COVID pandemic does not fall under freedom of speech, appeals court rules
A federal appeals court found that New Jersey residents not wearing masks at school board meetings during the COVID-19 pandemic is not protected speech.