Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Missouri’s Waiting Period for Ex-Lawmakers to Lobby
The court found that the ethics law, enacted in 2018, violated the free-speech rights of former legislators-turned-lobbyists trying to sway their successors.
Senate Passes Bill To Protect Kids Online, Make Tech Companies Accountable for Harmful Content
The bill, which passed 91-3, has been pushed by parents of children who died by suicide after online bullying or have otherwise been harmed by online content.
Justice Department Says TikTok Collected US User Views on Issues Like Abortion and Gun Control
TikTok has heavily leaned on arguments that the potential ban violates the First Amendment because it bars the app from continued speech unless it attracts a new owner.
Two Former FBI Officials Settle Lawsuits With Justice Department Over Leaked Text Messages
One former official also sued the department over his termination, alleging that the FBI caved to “unrelenting pressure” from Trump when it fired him and that his First Amendment rights were violated.
Days Before a Biden Rule Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Takes Effect, Judges Are Narrowing Its Reach
U.S. District Judge Rodney Sipple from Missouri blocked enforcement of the rule in six additional states, bringing the total to 21.
Texas City Strips Funding for Monthly Art Event Over Drag Show
During the 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers approved several bills — including one that sought to ban drag shows in public places — that the LGBTQ+ community and free speech advocates called unconstitutional.
Nashville Grapples With Lingering Neo-Nazi Presence in Tourist-Friendly City
The city's mayor stressed that any ordinance enforcement would need to withstand a possible court challenge, with delicate implications on constitutional free speech rights.
National Bail Fund Returns to Georgia After Judge Says Limits Were Arbitrary
The ACLU of Georgia argued the law “makes it illegal for people to exercise their First Amendment rights to help those who are detained solely because they are poor.”