Bill Defining Antisemitism in North Carolina Signed by Governor

“While we protect the right to free speech, this legislation helps to make our state a more welcoming, inclusive and safe place for everyone,” the governor said.

Hunter Biden Sues Fox News Over Explicit Images Featured in a Streaming Series

Fox claims its actions were "consistent with the First Amendment" and "has accurately covered the newsworthy events of Mr. Biden’s own making."

Groups Oppose Veto of Bill To Limit Governor’s Power To Cut Off Electronic Media

The Hawaii Association of Broadcasters said the statute as currently written is unconstitutional and represents “prior restraint” or censorship.

Supreme Court Keeps on Hold Efforts in Texas, Florida To Regulate Social Media Platforms

The justices returned the cases to lower courts in challenges from trade associations for the companies, which claimed that the laws violated the platforms’ speech rights.

Supreme Court Rules Ex-Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution

In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.

WI Court Says an Order Against an Anti-Abortion Protester Violated First Amendment

The protester argued that his comments, made from a public sidewalk, were protected free speech under the First Amendment. The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed.

North Carolina’s Restrictions on Public Mask-Wearing Are Law After Some Revisions

During the bill’s pathway through the legislature, GOP lawmakers said it was, in part, a response to widespread protests on college campuses against the war in Gaza.

Racial Justice, Free Speech Groups Join Fight Against Potential TikTok Ban

Groups claim the federal effort to require a sale or ban of TikTok would suppress speech from minority communities by disrupting a critical tool many use to advocate for causes.