The Babylon Bee v. Bonta

Summary

The Babylon Bee, a satire website, and a California attorney are suing the state of California after it passed two laws that censor online content, including political satire and parody.

Humor on Trial: Babylon Bee Challenges California Laws Censoring Political Satire

October 4, 2024

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October 2nd, 2024
ADF asks court to immediately halt enforcement of California law censoring political memes
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September 30th, 2024
Babylon Bee files suit against humorless California censorship laws

Case Documents

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Title

Date

Trial Court

Plaintiffs’ combined motion for reconsideration of stay order and brief in opposition to stay order, and in the alternative, motion to transfer venue

10/4/2024

Trial Court

Memorandum in support of plaintiffs' application for temporary restraining order, or alternative motion for expedited preliminary injunction

10/1/2024

Trial Court

Plaintiffs' application for temporary restraining order, or alternative motion for expedited preliminary injunction

10/1/2024

Trial Court

Verified complaint for declaratory and injunctive relief

9/30/2024

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