SCOTUS rules on social media case involving Poway Unified officials
POWAY — The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on March 15 that public officials can face legal action for blocking social media users on their pages,...
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Palomar Health board member claims hospital violated free speech rights
ESCONDIDO — A Palomar Health board member has filed a free speech complaint against the health care district after being threatened with sanctions over comments...
California lawmaker apologizes for ‘censoring’ critics on Facebook
State Sen. Catherine Blakespear issued a public apology today for previously “blocking and censoring” critics on social media, a concession signaling the end of a...
Blakespear settles free speech, contract lawsuit with residents
A settlement has been reached between state Sen. Catherine Blakespear and four Encinitas residents in a breach of contract and free speech lawsuit that arose...
Blakespear opens legal defense fund; lawsuit stayed through legislative session
SACRAMENTO — State Sen. Catherine Blakespear has opened a legal defense fund to help fight ongoing litigation with several constituents over alleged free speech violations...
Residents threaten lawsuit after Blakespear’s ‘disingenuous’ Facebook apology
ENCINITAS — Mayor Catherine Blakespear and the City of Encinitas are now under threat of legal action after the 38th State Senate District candidate issued...
Commentary: Civil discourse and free speech
Words matter. Civility and reasoned discussion and debate are fundamental to the success of American legislative outcomes. Collaboration and compromise, too often lost in local,...
Supervisors’ policy changes raise First Amendment concerns
REGION — A public speaker’s racist outburst during a recent county Board of Supervisors meeting has prompted county elected officials to change how the public...
Encinitas to fight ACLU lawsuit
The Encinitas City Council announced it would fight a lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union over its recently revised campaign sign ordinance....
ACLU sues Encinitas over campaign sign ordinance
The American Civil Liberties Union has sued the city of Encinitas over its recently revised campaign ordinance, which it says infringes on the constitutional right...