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Ha.,Ha., Thump: Hawaii Sued by the Babylon Bee and Other Groups Over Speech Crimes

JonathanTurley

We have previously discussed laws that seek to criminalize “materially deceptive” political content worldwide, including memes and parodies. A civil law was blocked in California, where satirists and comedians opposed a Democratic law barring parodies and other expressions considered misleading.

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Doctors and families with transgender children seek injunction against Alabama bill criminalizing gender-affirming care to minors

JURIST

” Conviction under the Act is a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $15,000.00. ” Conviction under the Act is a Class C felony, punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a fine of up to $15,000.00.

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