Judge Dismisses Justin Baldoni’s $400M Lawsuit Against ‘It Ends With Us’ Costar Blake Lively
The judge ruled that Baldoni can’t sue Lively for defamation over claims she made in her lawsuit, because allegations made in a lawsuit are exempt from libel claims.
Florida Agency Tells Newspaper to Halt Reporting Angle on Foundation Associated With Governor’s Wife
The Orlando Sentinel received the letter on June 6 from the state Department of Children and Families, whose top official is appointed by the governor.
Trump Deploys California National Guard to LA to Quell Protests Despite the Governor’s Objections
Tensions were high after a series of sweeps by immigration authorities the previous day, including in LA’s fashion district and at a Home Depot.
Appeals Court Hands AP an Incremental Loss in Its Attempt To Regain Its Access to Trump Events
The news outlet’s access to events in the Oval Office and Air Force One was cut back starting in February after the AP said it would continue referring to the Gulf of Mexico in its copy.
Harvard Files Legal Challenge Over Trump’s Ban on Foreign Students. Overseas, Admitted Students Wait
Harvard challenged President Trump’s latest move to bar foreign students from entering the U.S. to attend the college, calling it illegal retaliation for Harvard’s rejection of White House demands.
Trump Moves to Block US Entry for Foreign Students Planning to Study at Harvard
It’s a further escalation in the White House’s fight with the nation’s oldest university. A Harvard official called it a violation of the school's First Amendment rights.
Judge Blocks Florida From Enforcing Social Media Ban for Kids While Lawsuit Continues
The judge wrote that the prohibition on social media platforms from allowing certain age groups to have accounts “directly burdens those youths’ rights to engage in and access speech.”
Ex-Homeland Security Official Fights Back Against Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Investigation
He alleges that Trump's memo violates his First Amendment rights by going after him for his criticism of the president, calling it “political retribution and vindictive prosecution.”