NYC Journalist Who Documented Pro-Palestinian Vandalism Arrested on Felony Hate Crime Charges
The journalist's attorney, Leena Widdi, said her client was acting in his capacity as a credentialed member of the media, describing the hate crime charges as an “appalling” overreach by police and prosecutors.
Suburban New York County Bans Wearing of Masks To Hide Identity
Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity.
Prosecutors Plan To Charge Former Kansas Police Chief Over His Conduct Following Newspaper Raid
The raid sparked a national debate about press freedom focused on Marion, a town of about of about 1,900 people about 150 miles southwest of Kansas City, Missouri.
Justice Department Sues TikTok, Accusing the Company of Illegally Collecting Children’s Data
The latest lawsuit focuses on allegations that TikTok violated a federal law that requires kid-oriented apps and websites to get parental consent before collecting personal information of children under 13.
Appeals Court Upholds Donald Trump’s Gag Order as He Again Presses Judge to Exit Hush Money Case
The court rejected Trump's lawyer's filing which called the restrictions an “unconstitutional, election-interfering” restraint on his free speech while he seeks to retake the White House.
A Woman Is Arrested in Vandalism at Museum Officials’ Homes During Pro-Palestinian Protests
The activists left the front of her apartment building splattered with paint and a banner calling her a “white-supremacist Zionist.”
Alabama, Civic Groups Spar Over Law Restricting Assistance With Absentee Ballot Applications
Organizations challenging the Alabama law said it infringes on free speech rights and is unconstitutionally vague about what type of conduct would be illegal.
San Diego Wave President Sues Former Employee for Defamation for Alleging Abusive Behavior
In a lawsuit filed Monday in California Superior Court in San Diego, Jill Ellis claimed defamation and intentional interference with contractual relations.