legal issues and news media
Prompt: The organization RSF (Reporters Without Borders) has petitioned the United Nations
to establish a global watchdog to curb disinformation and fake news. They are proposing the
establishment of an independent multi-stakeholder organization like ICANN.
You have been asked to present a legal analysis of the potential rulings of such an organization
in the United States, and whether the work of such an organization would be useful in
highlighting fake news and disinformation campaigns as an aid to civil organizations or as a
foundation for treaty obligations.
Your answer should draw on the material provided in the Final: Disinformation – A Global
Challenge folder (including the relevant work of your classmates) in the content section of our
course blackboard. Your paper should provide the following:
An introduction, clearly stating the importance to society of the general issue, the central focus
of your legal analysis, and your conclusion.
A full description of the core legal issues youve identified,
o What are the relevant underlying facts?
o What is the controlling law (constitution, statute, case law, treaty, etc.)?
o How have similar issues been decided by relevant courts?
o How has this issue or issues moved through the courts?
What are the different sides/positions?
o Regarding the general topic you are focused on.
o Regarding the most important legal issues relevant to your research.
What is your conclusion?
o What do you think is the proper outcome?
o Provide convincing logical support for your conclusion.
