She Took a ‘Ballot Selfie.’ Now She’s Suing the Elections Board for Laws That Ban It

The complaint argues North Carolina's ballot photography laws violate the First Amendment, adding that it would need to demonstrate real concerns of vote-buying schemes.

Crowds of Pro-Palestinian Protesters Rally and March Outside Democratic Convention

Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling said three journalists were among the 30 detained and 10 arrested protesters, but he did not have details on charges.

Lawsuit Accuses Oregon Police Department of Illegally Monitoring Progressive Activists

The city of Medford's police chief said the department prioritizes community safety while upholding constitutional rights.

Facing Forced Sale or Ban, TikTok Compares Itself To Foreign-Owned News Outlets

TikTok attorneys have made the First Amendment a key part of their legal challenge to the federal law requiring ByteDance to sell TikTok to an approved buyer or face a ban.

US Colleges Revise Rules on Free Speech in Hopes of Containing Demonstrations

Universities say they encourage free speech as long as it doesn’t interfere with learning, and they insist they are simply updating existing rules to protect campus safety.

UCLA Can’t Allow Protesters to Block Jewish Students From Campus, Judge Rules

The preliminary injunction marks the first time a U.S. judge has ruled against a university over the demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war on college campuses earlier this year.

Columbia’s President Resigns After Months of Turmoil Amid Israel-Hamas War

Shafik was heavily criticized by Republicans who accused her of not doing enough to combat concerns about antisemitism on Columbia’s campus.

San Francisco Prosecutors Charge 26 Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Who Blocked Golden Gate Bridge

“While we must protect avenues for free speech, the exercise of free speech can not compromise public safety,” District Attorney Brooke Jenkins said in a statement.