Saturday, October 4, 2014


Free Speech Week Oct. 20-26 [ABA, 10/3/14]: The annual celebration of free speech takes place October 20-26, 2014. Each year, Free Speech Week (FSW) hosts a non-partisan, national celebration on the importance of the First Amendment marked by events throughout the country. For the first time, FSW is holding a photo contest for people to visually convey how free speech is incorporated into their everyday lives. Get involved with #FreeSpeech365. Contest entries are due by October 12.

Supreme Court Rulings Will Shape Midterm Voting [WBUR broadcast of “Here and now,” 10/3/14]: With midterm elections five weeks away, the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on election law that will affect how and when voters go to the polls in several states. This broadcast focuses on expert Rick Hasen and has Nina Totenberg as well.

Sub Cleared of Choking Teen Can't Sue School [CNS, 10/3/14]: A New Jersey school is not liable after a substitute teacher faced assault charges for which he was acquitted after grappling with a student over her phone, a federal judge ruled.

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