Luke Wachob

Jan 10, 2025 | ifs.org | Luke Wachob

Episode 22: TikTok Inc. V. Merrick GarlandTikTok Inc. v. Merrick Garland, argued before the Supreme Court of the United States on January 10, 2025. Argued by Noel Francisco (on behalf of TikTok, Inc. and ByteDance, Ltd.) and Jeffrey Fisher (on behalf of Creator Petitioners Brian Firebaugh, et al.), and Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General of the United States (on behalf of Merrick Garland). Background on the case: Adam Feldman’s “The Universe of TikTok v.

Oct 31, 2024 | ifs.org | Luke Wachob

Episode 21: Bristol Myers Squibb Co v. Secretary United States Department of HHSBristol Myers Squibb Co. v. Secretary United States Department of HHS, consolidated under AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP et al v. Secretary United States Department of HHS, argued before Circuit Judges Thomas M. Hardiman, Peter J. Phipps, and Arianna J. Freeman in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit on October 30, 2024. First Amendment question argued by Kevin F.

Sep 23, 2024 | ifs.org | Luke Wachob

Dylan Brown never imagined his role as a “Capitol Bureau” reporter for Oklahoma City’s KFOR-TV would lead to physical confrontations and denial of access to public officials. Yet, that’s exactly what he’s experienced repeatedly while trying to cover Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE) board meetings and Superintendent Ryan Walters’ press conferences.

Jun 24, 2024 | ifs.org | Luke Wachob

A group of citizens speaking out on local issues that matter to their community. What could be more American than that? Unfortunately, in Kansas, this expression of basic civic engagement can lead to fines and the threat of jail time. That’s what the grassroots group Fresh Vision OP (as in “Overland Park”) found out the hard way.

May 14, 2024 | unitedforprivacy.com | Luke Wachob

Senate Bills Exploit AI Concerns to Push Unrelated Speech Restrictions - People United For Privacy