Appeals Panel Won’t Revive Lawsuit Against Tennessee Ban on Giving Out Mail Voting Form
Judges have decided not to revive a challenge of a Tennessee law that makes it a felony for anyone other than election officials to distribute absentee ballot applications.
Lawmakers Question Meta and X on Rules Against AI-Generated Political Deepfakes
Two Democratic members of Congress sent a letter Thursday to CEOs of Meta and X expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms.
Press Freedom Advocates Urge DOJ to Explain Raid on Journalist Tim Burke
Press freedom advocates sent a letter to Attorney General Merrick Garland calling for “greater transparency” from the DOJ regarding its raid of journalist Tim Burke’s home.
Colorado High Court to Hear Case Against Christian Baker Who Refused to Make Gender Transition Cake
Colorado’s highest court said Tuesday it will hear the case of a Christian baker who refused to make a cake celebrating a gender transition.
Disney, DeSantis Legal Fights Ratchet Up As Company Demands Documents
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asked that Disney’s First Amendment lawsuit against him be tossed from federal court, and Disney demanded emails, texts and other communications from the governor’s office.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether State Laws Limiting Social Platforms Violate Constitution
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution.
Nebraska Lawmaker’s Defamation Suit Against PAC That Labeled Her a ‘Groomer’ Dismissed
A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by a Nebraska lawmaker against a conservative political action committee that labeled her a child “groomer” and sexual abuser in online posts, citing the constitutional right to free speech.
Texas Drag Ban Declared Unconstitutional, Permanently Enjoined by Federal Judge
A federal judge in Texas permanently enjoined the state’s law restricting public drag performances on Tuesday, declaring it an unconstitutional infringement on freedom of expression.