Knight Institute Asks Court to Block Trump Administration From Deporting Foreign Citizens for Pro-Palestinian Advocacy
Request builds on court’s landmark ruling recognizing that Trump administration policy violates the First Amendment
Appeals Court Finds Undue Delay, Orders Prompt Ruling in Trump Classified Documents Case
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Knight Institute Seeks Immediate Release of Trump Administration Agreements with Major Law Firms
Says records are key to public’s understanding of administration’s vindictive campaign against political opponents
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Appeals Court Revives Journalists’ Case Against Spyware Manufacturer NSO Group
Spyware manufacturers should be held accountable in U.S. courts for actions violating U.S. law, Knight Institute says
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The Science of Chilling Effects
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Jawboning and the First Amendment
A research initiative studying governmental efforts to pressure social media platforms to change their content moderation policies and practices
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AI Agents and Democratic Resilience
How AI agents might affect the realization of democratic values
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"The Bully's Pulpit: Trump v. The First Amendment"
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