Political Consultant Defies Court Order in Lawsuit Over AI Robocalls That Mimicked Biden

The order came five months after a jury acquitted Steve Kramer of voter suppression and impersonating a candidate.

AP and Trump Administration Argue Access Case Before Federal Appeals Court; No Ruling Yet

President Donald Trump restricted the AP’s access to events in smaller spaces like the Oval Office and Air Force One, leading the news outlet to sue.

On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That

The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.

Veteran FBI Employee Sues Bureau After Being Fired Over Displaying a Pride Flag

The employee is seeking reinstatement to his position along with an order declaring that the defendants violated his First Amendment rights to speech.

NPR To Get $36M in Government Funds To Operate US Public Radio System

NPR accused the CPB of violating its First Amendment free speech rights when it moved to cut off its access to grant money appropriated by Congress.

California Law Requiring Companies To Report Climate-Related Financial Risk Paused

The state has argued that the laws don’t violate the First Amendment because commercial speech isn’t protected the same way under the Constitution.

Former Alamo Trust President Sues, Says She Resigned Under Official Pressure

She also alleges her severance pay was revoked after a story was published in which she discussed conservative backlash following a social media post.

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.