Supreme Court Seems Favorable to Biden Administration Over Efforts to Combat Social Media Posts
The justices seemed broadly skeptical during arguments in the case accusing Biden administration officials of leaning on social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative points of view.
Supreme Court Appears Receptive to NRA Free-Speech Lawsuit Against a Former New York State Official
The NRA says a former New York State Department of Financial Services superintendent used her regulatory power to economically punish the group for its gun-rights stance in violation of the First Amendment.
Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Critics on Social Media
The cases forced the court to deal with the competing free speech rights of public officials and their constituents, all in a rapidly evolving virtual world.
Supreme Court Won’t Intervene in Dispute Over Drag Shows at Public University in Texas
The Texas college dispute first arose last year when the school’s president announced that drag performances would not be allowed on campus.
Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by County Commissioner Banned for Jan. 6 Insurrection
The outcome of the case could bolster efforts to hold other state and local elected officials accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack.
Kentucky GOP Moves to Criminalize Disruptive Protests Inside State Capitol
Under the bill, conduct intended to disrupt or prevent lawmakers from doing business would be a misdemeanor for a first offense and a felony for repeat offenses.