On July 27, Melissane Velyvis successfully argued that a Domestic Violence Protective Order (the Order) was an unconstitutional prior restraint on her
— Read on www.closeupsblog.com/2020/09/bloggers-descriptions-of-domestic-violence-protected-by-freedom-of-expression/
Category: The First Amendment
5 Reasons Why It’s Okay to Tell Your Story of Abuse—Even When People Don’t Want to Hear It | CBE
When women come forward about abuse—sexual, religious, emotional, physical, financial, verbal, etc.—reactions often vary widely. Some people cheer on the survivors. Some people question why the victims didn’t come forward earlier. Some people worry that people have been falsely accused.
Two years ago, I posted my own story of sexual and religious abuse on YouTube. Knowing that people often respond defensively, I worried:
— Read on www.cbeinternational.org/resource/article/mutuality-blog-magazine/5-reasons-why-its-okay-tell-your-story-abuse-even-when
Court Says First Amendment Protects Ex-Wife’s Right To Publicly Discuss Her Ex-Husband On Her Personal Blog | Techdirt
Court Says First Amendment Protects Ex-Wife’s Right To Publicly Discuss Her Ex-Husband On Her Personal Blog | Techdirt
— Read on www.techdirt.com/articles/20200816/15341745120/court-says-first-amendment-protects-ex-wifes-right-to-publicly-discuss-her-ex-husband-her-personal-blog.shtml
Marin Judge Tosses Criminal Case Over Divorce Blog/ The Marin Independent Journal August 16, 2020
Citing free speech rights, a Marin County judge has dismissed a criminal charge against a woman who violated a court order with a blog about her estranged husband.
— Read on www.mercurynews.com/2020/08/16/marin-judge-tosses-criminal-case-over-divorce-blog/