Alec Greven

Richmond

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Free Speech Arguments - Can You Be Punished for Sharing Publicly Broadcast Court Hearings (Somberg v. McDonald)

Jun 20, 2024 | ifs.org | Eric Peterson |Alec Greven

Episode 13: Somberg v. McDonaldNicholas Somberg v. Karen McDonald, argued before Senior Judge Alice M. Batchelder, Judge Amul R. Thapar, and Judge Andre B. Mathis in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit on June 12, 2024. Argued by Philip L. Ellison (on behalf of Nicholas Somberg) and Brooke E. Tucker (on behalf of Karen McDonald).
It’s Time to Save Free Speech From Unscrupulous Selective Enforcement

May 16, 2024 | fairobserver.com | Alec Greven

Despite the US constitution’s guarantee of free speech, free press and peaceable assembly, public officials habitually retaliate against individuals nationwide for their expression. Officials often decide whether or not to punish based on their political preferences, a practice known as . Unfortunately, examples of it are everywhere. In 2020, using COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, local governments like the City of New York severely limited the assembly rights of anti-lockdown protesters.
It’s Time to Save Free Speech From Unscrupulous Selective Enforcement

May 16, 2024 | rb.gy | Alec Greven

Despite the US constitution’s guarantee of free speech, free press and peaceable assembly, public officials habitually retaliate against individuals nationwide for their expression. Officials often decide whether or not to punish based on their political preferences, a practice known as . Unfortunately, examples of it are everywhere. In 2020, using COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, local governments like the City of New York severely limited the assembly rights of anti-lockdown protesters.
State Contribution Limits Report

Mar 11, 2024 | ifs.org | Alec Greven

Report Overview This comprehensive report examines the limits that all 50 states place on individual contributions to campaigns for major elected offices. The report details the various limits states impose on political giving for individuals and offers a link to state information and the statutory language on the limits.
Report on Inflation Adjustments to State Contribution Limits

Sep 19, 2023 | ifs.org | Alec Greven

Read the PDF here. In April 2023, New Jersey became the latest state to index its candidate contribution limits to inflation. This means that 20 of the 38 states that place contribution limits on individuals now provide some mechanism to increase those limits. Of those 20 states, 17 sensibly index their contribution limits to inflation, but three have adjustments that do not keep pace with inflation.
The Fifth Circuit Hollows Out the Right to Protest

Jul 26, 2023 | ifs.org | Alec Greven

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently issued a devastating ruling on the First Amendment right to assemble. The court allowed a lawsuit to proceed against Black Lives Matter leader DeRay Mckesson for allegedly “negligently” organizing a protest. The case arose when Mckesson organized a protest where an unknown assailant threw an object that injured a police officer. Mckesson did not assault anyone, and nobody argues that Mckesson incited or directed anyone to hurt the officer.
Alec Greven: A moral panic in Montana comes for free speech

Jun 12, 2023 | ifs.org | Alec Greven

This piece originally appeared in the Helena Independent Record on June 12, 2023. A moral panic has descended upon Montana. Lawmakers here have rammed through overly broad laws in response to vague and unsubstantiated threats. On the chopping block? Your First Amendment rights. First, legislators banned the popular social media platform TikTok starting in 2024. The governor said he signed the bill into law to stop the Chinese government from accessing data.
A moral panic in Montana comes for free speech

Jun 12, 2023 | helenair.com | Alec Greven

A moral panic has descended upon Montana. Lawmakers here have rammed through overly broad laws in response to vague and unsubstantiated threats. On the chopping block? Your First Amendment rights. First, legislators the popular social media platform TikTok starting in 2024. The governor he signed the bill into law to stop the Chinese government from accessing data.
Alec Greven: Protecting democracy, or gagging businesses?

Jun 9, 2023 | ifs.org | Alec Greven

This piece originally appeared in the Post Bulletin on June 8, 2023. On April 26, the Minnesota Senate passed the “Democracy for the People Act” by a single vote, and, earlier this month, Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. While the legislation mainly covers voting registration and absentee ballots, buried at the end is an attack on First Amendment freedoms — the foundation of our democracy.
Alec Greven: Protecting democracy, or gagging businesses?

Jun 8, 2023 | postbulletin.com | Alec Greven

On April 26, the Minnesota Senate passed the “Democracy for the People Act” by a single vote, and, earlier this month, Gov. Tim Walz signed the bill into law. While the legislation mainly covers voting registration and absentee ballots, buried at the end is an attack on First Amendment freedoms — the foundation of our democracy. Specifically, this legislation dramatically limits the ability of many companies to speak on topics of public concern.