Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative
First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.
Trump Administration Ordered To Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit It Removed in Philadelphia
The judge ruled that all materials must be restored in their original condition while a lawsuit challenging the removal’s legality plays out.
Mistrial Declared in the Case of Stanford Students Charged After Pro-Palestinian Protests in 2024
The trial was a rare instance of demonstrators facing felony charges from protests over the Israel-Hamas war that roiled campuses across the country.
Journalist Don Lemon Pleads Not Guilty to Civil Rights Charges in Minnesota Church Protest
The veteran journalist vowed to fight what he called “baseless charges” and protect his free speech rights.
Federal Authorities Announce an End to the Immigration Crackdown in Minnesota
The operation called the Department of Homeland Security’s “largest immigration enforcement operation ever ” has been a flashpoint in the debate over President Donald Trump’s mass deportation efforts.
Democratic Senators Decry Indictment Attempt, Warning It ‘Could Break This Institution’
The episode has raised stark First Amendment questions about the potential prosecution of sitting members of Congress for their speech.