CCIA President & CEO Matt Schruers told News Channel 7 why editorial judgment is protected by the #FirstAmendment, whether it's exercised by a newspaper editor or an online service.

As the U.S. marks its 250th anniversary, we should build on the institutions that made America the global #innovation leader, not weaken it. The evidence shows that Section 101 is delivering predictable, consistent patent outcomes, while protecting competition and rewarding real innovation.

As America celebrates 250 years of ingenuity, our patent system remains one of its greatest competitive advantages. Section 101 is working as intended, rewarding true #innovation, rejecting abstract ideas, and delivering consistent results across the court system. More: ccianet.org/news/2026/07...

CCIA President & CEO Matt Schruers told News Channel 7 why CCIA is fighting to protect the First Amendment and the editorial rights of online services.

The evidence is clear: America's #patent system is doing exactly what it's designed to do. Section 101 consistently protects genuine innovation while preventing monopolies on basic ideas. 1/2

In testimony today before the Senate Judiciary Committee, CCIA’s head of #IP policy, John Lee, emphasized that current #patent eligibility rules are working, safeguarding #innovation. 1/2

Korean lawmakers are proposing a 2% digital services tax modeled on Canada's failed DST. According to CCIA analysis, the measure could saddle U.S. companies with more than $500 million in annual tax liability while undermining commitments to fair, non-discriminatory digital trade. 1/2

The First Amendment's protections didn't end with the printing press. They extend to today's digital public square. Online speech, expression, and the freedom to share ideas are modern reflections of timeless constitutional principles. 1/2

Government-mandated gatekeepers have no place between Americans and lawful speech. CCIA’s Fifth Circuit brief argues Texas’ SB2420 imposes unconstitutional barriers to lawful speech by requiring age verification, parental consent, and compelled age ratings. 1/2

California’s SB 976 raises a fundamental #FirstAmendment question: can the government restrict access to lawful online speech through vague regulations and age-verification mandates? CCIA urged California regulators to protect kids online without sacrificing free expression,... 1/2

CCIA welcomes Matt Mandel as our new Vice President for Federal Affairs. Matt joins us from the Association for Broadband Without Boundaries (WISPA) and previously worked with the Wireless Infrastructure Association. Read more: ccianet.org/news/2026/07...

A federal judge ruled that multiple components of a Nebraska law, Parental Rights in Social Media Act, aimed at protecting children online, likely violate the #FirstAmendment and blocked them from going into effect in July. Read more: nebraskapublicmedia.org/en/news/news...

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the values that sparked our founding remain essential to our future. The #FirstAmendment protects the freedom to speak, innovate, debate, and challenge ideas without government interference. 1/2

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, it is worth remembering that the promise of liberty was never reserved for adults alone. The #FirstAmendment protects the right of minors to speak, learn, and exchange ideas, including online. 1/2

USMCA remains fully in force, and that’s an opportunity to get digital trade right. As annual reviews continue, negotiators should focus on removing barriers that undermine reciprocal market access, including Canada’s streaming and link-tax policies and Mexico’s data-localization measures. 1/2

New Jersey's A 4013, which would have restricted lawful speech, compelling speech, and empowered the government to police vague “problematic behaviors,” has been amended to become a study bill, allowing legislators to take time to critically examine this important #FirstAmendment issue. 1/2

In today’s webinar hosted by New America, “The Global Spectrum Fight That Could Define U.S. Satellite Leadership,” CCIA’s Karina Perez emphasized that industry leaders have a critical role to play in educating policymakers about the need for updating space spectrum rules. 1/2

The Supreme Court’s decision in Chatrie affirms a critical principle for the digital age: constitutional rights don’t disappear when technology evolves. The Justices in Chatrie v. United States found that an individual’s location history is protected by the Fourth Amendment and... 1/2

From pamphlets and town squares to smartphones and online communities, the principle remains the same: free people should be free to speak, share ideas, and access information without government interference. 1/2

As America marks its 250th anniversary, the #FirstAmendment remains one of our greatest national achievements. 1/2

...by requiring the use of best-available conductors for new interstate transmission lines and major rebuilds, helping modernize the grid, improve efficiency, and support the nation’s growing #energy demands. 2/2

If we want to secure a sustainable, robust, and diversified space economy, then we cannot rely on shuttle-era infrastructure. The recent report by NASA’s Inspector General confirms that our spaceports are stretched to their limits. 1/2

CCIA applauds the Semiconductor Superiority Act for recognizing that the future of semiconductor innovation may extend beyond Earth. The Semiconductor Superiority Act takes a forward-looking approach by extending CHIPS Act incentives to manufacturing in low Earth orbit,... 1/2

As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we should remember that the #FirstAmendment was written to protect free expression and prohibit government-mandated censorship and surveillance. Texas' SB2420 forces age verification, parental consent requirements, and compelled speech on app stores...1/2

Helping people in crisis is essential. But California’s PAUSE Act risks doing the opposite by mandating rigid AI interventions that could capture non-crisis speech, create new #privacy concerns, and prevent providers from adapting to evolving clinical best practices. 1/2

CCIA submitted comments to the Vietnam Ministry of Industry and Trade on proposed amendments to the country’s competition law, which would introduce provisions similar to the EU’s Digital Markets Act. As Vietnam considers changes to its competition...1/2

As America celebrates 250 years, we’re reminded that one of our greatest innovations is the #FirstAmendment. The Bill of Rights protects every American’s right to speak, create, share, and access information without government interference. 1/2

Teachers spend countless hours on administrative tasks instead of instruction. By bringing Google's Gemini AI to K-12 schools in Utah, educators get time back to focus on what matters most: mentoring students. #TechForGood blog.google/products-and...

California's AB 1776 may have been amended, but the economic risks remain staggering. Updated analysis finds the bill could cost the state $760 billion in GDP and 1.2 million jobs within a decade. Even after revisions reduced projected costs, the legislation still lacks a meaningful... 1/2

AI transparency rules should provide clarity, not confusion. Today, CCIA is urging Delaware lawmakers to reconsider HB 306, a proposal that relies on vague standards, expands litigation risk, and could create significant legal uncertainty for businesses developing #AI tools. 1/2