California Governor Says ‘Democracy Is Under Assault’ by Trump as Feds Intervene in LA Protests
The governor’s speech argued that Trump was not just a threat to democracy, but was actively working to break down its guardrails that reach back to the nation’s founding.
With Reporters Shot and Roughed Up, Advocates Question Whether Those Covering Protests Are Targets
Reporters Without Borders said there have been at least 31 attacks on journalists — 27 from law enforcement — since the demonstrations started.
Picture an Execution: The First Amendment and the Spring 2025 Push for Death Chamber Access
Journalism’s fight for access has ramped up because, as the Louisiana and Indiana executions show, the death penalty itself could be ramping up. The escalation is happening on the federal level too.
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.