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Property tax critics say judge trampling speech 
Supporters of a failed campaign to abolish North Dakota property taxes said Monday a judge is trampling their free-speech rights by ordering them to apologize to their opponents.
By Dale Wetzel , October 01, 2012
OUR OPINION: Obama should defend free speech
The U.S. Constitution’s guarantee of free speech is one of the landmark achievements of human civilization. It’s a bedrock freedom for which the Statue of Liberty lifts her lamp beside the golden door.
And it should be honored as such — not downplayed, not soft-pedaled and not apologized for.
By Tom Dennis for the Herald , September 17, 2012
Supreme Court to decide constitutionality of Stolen Valor Act
The justices said today they will consider the validity of the Stolen Valor Act, which passed Congress with overwhelming support in 2006. The federal appeals court in California struck down the law on free speech grounds and appeals courts in Colorado, Georgia and Missouri are considering similar cases.
By Mark Sherman , October 17, 2011
Seinfeld can mock cookbook author on TV, N.Y. judge rules
In a ruling filed with the court Friday, state Justice Marcy Friedman said it was clear the comedian was joking when he called author Missy Chase Lapine a "wacko" during an appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" in 2007.
By David B. Caruso , February 25, 2011
Court strikes down Minnesota law on free speech grounds
The Minnesota Court of Appeals has struck down a state law against making false statements that allege police misconduct.
By Associated Press , September 28, 2010
Court rules parks' 'expressive' permits unconstitutional
National Park Service rules requiring a Minnesota man to get a permit before distributing religious materials at Mount Rushmore National Memorial are unconstitutional, a federal appeals court said in a decision released Friday.
By Timberly Ross , August 07, 2010
Dan Austin, Reynolds, N.D., letter: Liberals needn’t fear Tea Party participants
I get real annoyed when liberals start accusing anyone who disagrees with them of echoing Hitler or being Nazilike.
February 21, 2010
Edward Halas, Grand Forks, letter: Court issued shameful ruling on corporations
Since when are corporations and unions like people? If they are like people, why not give them the right to vote?
February 02, 2010
U.S. appeals court mulls question of 'sexting': Child porn or speech?
A federal appeals court must decide whether "sexting" by three Pennsylvania teens amounts to child pornography or is a free-speech right.
By Associated Press , January 15, 2010
N.D. Supreme Court workshops show teachers how courts, judges work
As part of an effort to increase North Dakota students’ knowledge of the state’s judicial system, the Supreme Court is holding a workshop for history and government teachers about how courts and judges do their work.
By Dale Wetzel , October 18, 2009
Court takes up free-speech case of pit bull videos
The Supreme Court is hearing arguments today in a case that is shaping up as a major fight over free speech rights and shines a spotlight on graphic videos depicting pit bull fights and other acts of animal cruelty.
By Mark Sherman , October 06, 2009
IN THE MAIL: Angry Americans have right to speak out
When elected leaders call citizens “un-American” for speaking up, it’s no wonder that people will rise up in dissent. The same holds true when senators try to demean average citizens simply for asking legitimate questions.
By Mary Dietrich , August 29, 2009
Sally Morris, East Grand Forks, letter: Users of services don't forfeit speech rights
This is utter nonsense. The essence of letter writer Richard Shafer's argument is that we sold our right to an opinion when we built the Grand Forks dike.
July 23, 2009
Red River Freethinkers renew monument debate
The Red River Freethinkers have modified their lawsuit after a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
Justices decided that governments can decide what forms of speech they can display in a public park without violating the First Amendment.
By Patrick Springer , May 06, 2009
ODD NEWS: N.J. township can’t declare inflatable rat a pest
In a case that pitted an International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers union local against a central Jersey town, the high court ruled unanimously that the rodent is protected speech under the First Amendment.
February 05, 2009
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