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Judge Gregory Carro held a sealed virtual proceeding in Luigi Mangione's state case, barring media from addressing the court. A lawyer for news organizations, Jeremy Chase, was ignored by the judge and told by the clerk that they don't read emails or letters at night, then hung up on. The case was adjourned to June 16 for a physical appearance.
Two advisory board members of Stars and Stripes sued the Defense Department, alleging illegal censorship through new restrictions on the military newspaper. The lawsuit follows Pentagon officials' pledge to overhaul the publication and eliminate 'woke distractions.'
This commentary argues that Israel's arrest and administrative detention of veteran Palestinian journalist Ali Al-Samoudi is part of a broader campaign to silence Palestinian journalists. It details his year-long detention without charge, including alleged torture and denial of medical care, and contends that his arrest was directly linked to his coverage of Israel's military operations in Jenin.
This commentary argues that Americans must actively exercise their First Amendment rights to preserve them, using the removal of the Newseum's marble facade as a metaphor. It contends that freedom of speech and press require constant vigilance and corrects common misconceptions about their scope, emphasizing that these freedoms are not guaranteed without effort.
A shareholder of The New York Times Company has demanded access to board and audit committee records following a Nicholas Kristof column on alleged abuse of Palestinian detainees by Israelis. The demand, filed by the National Center for Public Policy Research, seeks materials on legal review and editorial oversight. The company has five days to respond or face court action.