Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal From Elon Musk’s X Platform Over Warrant in Trump Case

The company says a nondisclosure order that blocked it from telling Trump about the warrant obtained by special counsel Jack Smith’s team violated its First Amendment rights.

Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Violating New Texas Social Media Law

The law prohibits social media companies from sharing or selling a minor’s personal information unless a parent or guardian approves.

Supreme Court Opens New Term With Election Disputes in the Air, Not Yet on the Docket

The justices are hearing fewer high-profile cases than they did in recent terms that included far-reaching decisions by the 6-3 conservative majority.

A Year Into Israel-Hamas War, Students Say Chill on Free Speech Has Reached Classrooms

Since Oct. 7, 2023, universities have been under tremendous pressure to uphold free speech while also protecting students from discrimination.

Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes

U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez said artificial intelligence and deepfakes pose significant risks, but he ruled that the law likely violates the First Amendment.

Man Upset Over Chinese Spy Balloon Convicted of Threatening Speaker McCarthy

The man and his attorneys argued that using obscenities with FBI operators and Congressional staff was protected as free speech under the First Amendment.

Parents Sue School District Over Wristband Protest Against Trans Soccer Player

“Parents don’t shed their First Amendment rights at the entrance to a school’s soccer field," one of the plaintiffs said in a statement.

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