Lawsuit by the Yosemite Ranger Fired After Hanging a Giant Transgender Flag Is Dismissed
Many parks have designated “First Amendment areas” where groups of 25 or fewer people can protest without permits.
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary, Alleging Defamation
The lawsuit claims Netflix edited down hours of interviews “to support a false and defamatory narrative unrelated to what she actually expressed."
Judge Awards Blake Lively Legal Fees but No More Damages in Dispute Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Film
The judge cited a California law designed to protect survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination from retaliatory lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence victims.
Trump Calls for Military To Accelerate Use of AI While Protecting Americans
The memo comes at a time of growing anxiety over AI in American society, from replacing people’s jobs to helping to identify targets on the battlefield.
Judge Tosses Kennedy Center Suit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Eve Show
The dismissal was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest.
ICE Protesters Who Interrupted Minnesota Church Service Won’t Face State Charges, Prosecutor Says
At least four states — Idaho, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Kansas — adopted laws this year making it a crime to disrupt worship services.
Trump Signs an Executive Order That Invites Vetting of Top AI Models for National Security Risks
The order establishes a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release.
Colorado Elections Clerk Released From Prison After Governor Commutes Sentence
Peters’ sentence was shortened by Gov. Polis last month after President Trump waged a lengthy pressure campaign against the governor and his state.