Supreme Court Rules Polling Place Dress Code Unconstitutional
The Supreme Court struck down a Minnesota statute that restricted what voters can wear to the polls on election day. Under Minnesota’s law, voters may not wear “issue-oriented material” and […]
Newspaper Challenging RI Judge In Federal Court For Banning Juror Contact
The Providence Journal is moving a First Amendment complaint against a Superior Court judge to federal court for declaring a ban on reporter contact with jurors after a trial. The […]
Media and Non-Residents Banned From Meetings in Alabama Town
The Jackson County Sentinel reported that the 200-person town of Paint Rock, Alabama is trying to ban members of the media and non-residents from attending Town Council meetings without prior […]
University of Michigan Clarifies Speech Codes On Same Day DOJ Declares Opposition
On June 11, 2018, the Department of Justice filed a “Statement of Interest” in a case between D.C.-based civil rights liberties group Speech First and University of Michigan’s President Mark […]
Charges Dropped Against New Hampshire Man Arrested For Defaming Police Chief
The Exeter police dropped charges against Robert Frese who was arrested for criminal defamation of a police chief for a comment made online. In a press release, Exeter police said […]
Georgia Court Rules Teacher Cannot Challenge Suspension Over Facebook Comments
June 11, 2018: Tifton Teacher Eyeing Supreme Court According to her attorney, Kelly Tucker plans to petition the U.S. Supreme Court to hear her case. June 4, 2018: Georgia Supreme […]
Free Speech Advocates Concerned Over Revenge Pornography Bill In Rhode Island
Rhode Island’s Governor Gina Raimondo signed a revenge pornography bill into law despite concerns and a request for a veto from free press and speech advocates. Although the governor originally […]
Notable Legal Ruling For Buzzfeed in Dossier Defense
A judge ruled that Buzzfeed may have legal protection for its decision to publish the “dossier” and a brief accompanying article in January 2017, and could claim fair reporting privilege. […]