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.
Late-Night Host Stephen Colbert Isn’t Backing Down From Public Dispute With CBS Bosses
Colbert said he was “just so surprised that this giant global corporation would not stand up to these bullies.” CBS is owned by Paramount Global.
What To Know About the ‘Equal Time’ Rule Stephen Colbert Says Led CBS To Pull His Talarico Interview
The rule requiring networks to give equal time to political candidates hasn’t traditionally been applied to talk shows, but the Trump administration has made moves to change that.
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.