Judge Tosses Lawsuit Filed by Parents of ‘Cop City’ Protester Who Was Killed by Troopers
The lawsuit said troopers violated Manuel Paez Terán’s free speech rights and used excessive force against the activist, who then panicked and began firing shots.
Trump Isn’t Immune From Civil Claims His Jan. 6 Rally Speech Incited Riot, Judge Says
The judge ruled that Trump’s remarks at his “Stop the Steal” rally “plausibly” were inciting words that are not protected by the First Amendment right to free speech.
New York Times Accuses Pentagon of Flouting Judge’s Order Blocking Its Press Access Policy
The Times claims Pentagon officials have implemented a revised press policy that circumvents the judge’s March 20 ruling.
Citing First Amendment, Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order To End Funding for NPR and PBS
The judge said the First Amendment right to free speech “does not tolerate viewpoint discrimination and retaliation of this type.”
Supreme Court Rules Against Colorado Ban on ‘Conversion Therapy’ for LGBTQ+ Kids
An 8-1 high court majority sided with a Christian counselor who argues the law banning talk therapy violates the First Amendment.
Suburban Detroit School Settles Lawsuit With Palestinian Student Over Pledge of Allegiance Dispute
The agreement also includes a $10,000 payment by an insurance company on behalf of the teacher, according to a court filing.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks the Pentagon From Branding AI Firm Anthropic a Supply Chain Risk
Anthropic had asked the judge to issue an emergency order to remove a stigma that the company alleges was unjustifiably applied as part of an “unlawful campaign of retaliation."
Jury Finds Instagram and YouTube Liable in a Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
The jurors were told not to take into account the content of the posts because tech companies are shielded from legal responsibility for posted content, based on Section 230.