Britain’s Court of Appeal ruled that the government’s ban on Palestine Action as a terrorist organisation was lawful, overturning a High Court decision. The group’s co-founder said she would seek to appeal, while the home secretary said the ruling does not affect lawful pro-Palestinian protest.
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US political commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker say the UK has barred them from entry, citing their criticism of Israel. British officials described their presence as "not conducive to the public good." Both were scheduled to speak at SXSW London and Oxford University.
ABC accuses the FCC of violating its First Amendment rights by scrutinizing "The View" over equal time rules, challenging the agency's demand for proof that the show qualifies as a bona fide news program. The dispute highlights concerns over viewpoint discrimination amid broader tensions between ABC's parent company and the FCC.
A group of Minnesota voters have filed a lawsuit with the assistance of the liberal organization Free Speech for People, arguing that former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run for office due to his violation of his oath of office following the 2020 election. The suit is part of a larger effort by Free Speech for People and Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW) to disqualify Trump from ballots across the country, and the organizations plan to file similar lawsuits by the end of 2021. The Minnesota Supreme Court has yet to rule on the suit, but the suit is part of a larger effort to hold Trump accountable and prevent him from running for office again.
UK Revokes Visas of US Commentators Over Public Good Concerns
The UK Home Office has revoked visas of American commentators Cenk Uygur and Hasan Piker, citing concerns their presence would not be "conducive to the public good." The decision follows their controversial statements on Israel and has drawn mixed reactions.