4th Circ. Won't Revive Journalists' Social Media Bias Suits

By Patrick Hoff · June 17, 2026, 7:15 PM EDT

The Fourth Circuit refused Wednesday to reopen lawsuits alleging two journalists were fired by a U.S.-funded Middle Eastern media network because they're Iraqi, concluding they couldn't overcome the organization's explanation that...

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Case Information

Case Title

Maan Aljizzani v. Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.

Case Number

24-1672

Court

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3442 Jobs

Date Filed

July 22, 2024


Case Title

Steven Isaac v. Middle East Broadcasting Networks, Inc.

Case Number

25-1333

Court

Appellate - 4th Circuit

Nature of Suit

3442 Jobs

Date Filed

April 02, 2025