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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/faas-temporary-flight-restriction-drones-blatant-attempt-criminalize-filming-ice
The FAA’s “Temporary” Flight Restriction for Drones is a Blatant Attempt to Criminalize Filming ICE...
Legal intern Raj Gambhir was the principal author of this post.Update: On April 15, 2026 the FAA rescinded the TFR (FDC 6/4375) and instead issued an advisory...
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https://www.mlex.com/mlex/technology/articles/2466683/uk-plan-to-criminalize-platform-bosses-over-abusive-images-backed-by-lawmakers
UK plan to criminalize platform bosses over abusive images backed by lawmakers | MLex | Specialist...
Online platform operators can now expect to come under UK rules that expose senior executives to criminal liability for failing to remove non-consensual...
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https://ad75.asmrc.org/2026/04/13/ca-democrats-advance-stop-nick-shirley-act-to-criminalize-investigative-journalism/
CA Democrats Advance “Stop Nick Shirley Act” to Criminalize Investigative Journalism - AD75 | DeMaio
Apr 14, 2026 - DeMaio warns AB 2624 (Bonta) would restrict the release of investigative videos and impose penalties on watchdogs who expose fraudCA State Assemblymember Carl...
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https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/breaking-canadas-house-of-commons-passes-anti-christian-bill-that-would-criminalize-quoting-bible/
Canada’s House of Commons passes ‘anti-Christian’ bill that would criminalize quoting Bible -...
Mar 26, 2026 - Canadian MPs passed radical Bill C-9 in a 186-137 vote, and conservatives are now calling on Christians to pray and ‘flood senators’ with phone calls and...
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https://deadline.com/2026/04/new-york-times-fbi-investigation-kash-patel-1236869716/
New York Times Editor Accuses FBI Of Trying To "Criminalize" Reporting
Apr 23, 2026 - The Times reported that one of its journalists was investigated after a story on Kash Patel's girlfriend.
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https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2025/10/turkiye-leaked-proposals-that-would-criminalize-lgbti-people-must-never-see-the-light-of-day/
Türkiye: Leaked proposals that would criminalize LGBTI people “must never see the light of day” -...
Dec 3, 2025 - Reacting to the leaked draft of the 11th Judicial Package (“11. Yargı Paketi”) which proposes the introduction of criminal penalties targeting Türkiye’s LGBTI...
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https://www.ajc.com/news/2026/02/bill-to-criminalize-clergy-sexual-misconduct-in-georgia-gains-momentum/
Georgia senate pushes bill to criminalize clergy sex abuse
Feb 24, 2026 - A bill to criminalize clergy sexual abuse in Georgia gains momentum in the state senate. The legislation follows AJC reporting on allegations of abuse at a...
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https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/house-must-reject-marjorie-taylor-greenes-attempt-to-criminalize-transgender-health-care
House Must Reject Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Attempt To Criminalize Transgender Health Care |...
WASHINGTON – The American Civil Liberties Union is urging members of the House of Representatives to vote “NO’ on a bill sponsored by Rep....
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https://smartmag.theme-sphere.com/national-press/masks-are-going-from-mandated-to-criminalize-in-some-states/
Masks are Going from Mandated to Criminalize in Some States - SmartMag NationalPress
Sep 12, 2024 - To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Sil - Demo Content
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https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/08/defense-secretary-pete-hegseth-praises-pastor-who-wants-to-criminalize-homosexuality/
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praises pastor who wants to criminalize homosexuality - LGBTQ Nation
Aug 11, 2025 - Hegseth's past views seemingly align with the pastor's disapproval of gay
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https://torrentfreak.com/japan-passes-new-copyright-law-to-criminalize-manga-piracy-linking-sites-200606/
Japan Passes New Copyright Law to Criminalize Manga Piracy & Linking Sites * TorrentFreak
Those who download pirated manga could soon face a two-year prison sentence in Japan. Pirate link site operators face five years behind bars.
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https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/as-feds-look-to-criminalize-deepfakes-advocates-want-a-way-to-erase-them-from-the-internet
As feds look to criminalize deepfakes, advocates want to erase them | National Post
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https://www.politifact.com/factchecks/2024/dec/12/threads-posts/no-texas-didnt-criminalize-pride-flags-in-classroo/
PolitiFact | No, Texas didn’t criminalize pride flags in classrooms
Is it illegal to have pride flags in Texas classrooms? Contrary to social media users’ claims, no law has banned pride f
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https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/27/californias-3d-printer-law-would-criminalize-open-source-enshittify-the-3d-printing-space/
California’s 3D Printer Law Would Criminalize Open Source, Enshittify The 3D Printing Space |...
There's been a flood of new state laws placing restrictions on 3D printing that are driven by sloppy moral panics about 3D printed guns (and a desire by large...
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https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/idaho-bill-aims-to-criminalize-transgender-bathroom-use-in-private-businesses
Idaho bill aims to criminalize transgender bathroom use in private businesses | PBS News
Idaho lawmakers are considering a bill that would make it a crime for transgender people to use the bathroom that matches their gender identity — even inside...
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https://coingeek.com/russia-introduces-bill-to-criminalize-unlicensed-digital-assets/
Russia introduces bill to criminalize unlicensed digital assets
Sep 10, 2025 - Russia's new bill proposes criminal penalties for unlicensed activities involving digital currencies, aiming to regulate the growing digital asset market.
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https://www.autostraddle.com/they-want-to-criminalize-all-trans-youth-care/
They Want To Criminalize All Trans Youth Care | Autostraddle
Dec 19, 2025 - Here's everything you need to know about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s House bill HR 3492, which seeks to criminalize providing transgender-related healthcare —...
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https://reason.com/2026/04/23/the-fbis-alleged-probe-of-a-reporter-for-stalking-breaks-new-ground-in-criminalizing-journalism/
The FBI allegedly tried to criminalize journalism by investigating a reporter
Apr 23, 2026 - Elizabeth Williamson wrote a story that made FBI Director Kash Patel look bad. The bureau reportedly investigated her for 'stalking.'
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https://prophecynewswatch.com/article.cfm?recent_news_id=9865
Slippery Slope: UK Police Continue Efforts To Criminalize Public Preaching
Bread of Life Community Church in Essex has received a Community Protection Notice that could make it a criminal offense for its pastor and members to preach...
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https://www.globalresearch.ca/indepthreport/criminalize-war
CRIMINALIZE WAR Archives - Global ResearchGlobal Research - Centre for Research on Globalization
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https://107jamz.com/ixp/33/p/louisiana-bill-132-criminalize-loud-noise/
Louisiana Bill to Criminalize 'Loud Sound' Passes House
A new proposal, Louisiana bill 132, is moving through the state legislature aiming to make it a crime to intentionally direct loud or harmful sounds at someone.
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