Supreme Court Rules Ex-Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution

In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.

WI Court Says an Order Against an Anti-Abortion Protester Violated First Amendment

The protester argued that his comments, made from a public sidewalk, were protected free speech under the First Amendment. The Wisconsin Supreme Court agreed.

North Carolina’s Restrictions on Public Mask-Wearing Are Law After Some Revisions

During the bill’s pathway through the legislature, GOP lawmakers said it was, in part, a response to widespread protests on college campuses against the war in Gaza.

Racial Justice, Free Speech Groups Join Fight Against Potential TikTok Ban

Groups claim the federal effort to require a sale or ban of TikTok would suppress speech from minority communities by disrupting a critical tool many use to advocate for causes.

PA Senate Passes Bill to Bar Universities, Pension Funds From Divesting From Israel

Sen. Steve Santarsiero, who was a sponsor, disputed that the bill infringes on freedom of speech and said students and faculty will still be able to protest peacefully.

Judge Stops Parents’ Effort To Collect on $50M From Conspiracy Theorist Alex Jones

U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Christopher Lopez in Houston said that the ruling by a state judge in Texas conflicts with federal bankruptcy law.

Jury Awards $700K to Seattle Protesters Jailed for Writing Anti-Police Slogans on Barricade

The jury found the protesters were jailed as retaliation, and the officers acted with malice, reckless disregard or oppression denying the plaintiffs their First Amendment rights.

Court To Decide If Seattle Officers Who Attended Jan. 6 Rally Can Remain Anonymous

The officers say revealing their names would violate their privacy, but others argue their attendance at a widely covered public demonstration was not a private activity.