Supreme Court Upholds Texas Law Aimed at Blocking Kids From Seeing Pornography Online

The 6-3 ruling comes after an adult-entertainment industry trade group called the Free Speech Coalition challenged the Texas law.

Federal Judge Weighs Whether Alabama’s Anti-DEI Law Threatens First Amendment

The new state law, SB129, followed a slew of proposals from Republican lawmakers across the country taking aim at DEI programs on college campuses.

Judge Blocks Georgia’s Social Media Age Verification Law, Citing Free Speech Concerns

Like in seven other states where such laws have been blocked, a federal judge ruled Thursday that the Georgia law infringes on free speech rights.

The Republican Attempt To Discourage Trump Lawsuits Has Hit a Big Obstacle

Republicans and the White House have been highly critical of some of the court rulings blocking various Trump orders on immigration, education and voting.

Palestinian Student Sues Michigan School Over Teacher’s Reaction to Her Refusal To Stand for Pledge

The ACLU and the Arab American Civil Rights League said the student's First Amendment rights were violated, and the lawsuit seeks a financial award.

Columbia Protester Mahmoud Khalil Freed From Immigration Detention

During an hourlong hearing conducted by phone, the New Jersey-based judge said the government had “clearly not met” the standards for detention.

How Covering Your Face Became a Constitutional Matter: Mask Debate Tests Free Speech Rights

Protesters and their supporters argue Trump’s comments and repeated calls by the Republican president’s allies to ban masks at protests are an attempt to stifle popular dissent.

Alex Jones Accused of Trying to Shield Assets as Sandy Hook Families Seek Payment on $1B Judgment

Three new lawsuits filed by the trustee on Friday alleging fraudulent asset transfers are the latest developments in Jones’ long-running bankruptcy case.