Musk’s X Asks Judge To Penalize Researchers Tracking Rise of Hate Speech on Platform

The social media platform sued the non-profit Center for Countering Digital Hate for documenting the increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased by Elon Musk.

Judge Holds Veteran Journalist in Civil Contempt for Refusing To Divulge Source

Legal fights over whether journalists should have to divulge sources are rare, though they’ve arisen several times in the last couple of decades in Privacy Act cases.

Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot, Rejecting State Attempts to Ban Him Over Capitol Attack

The outcome ends efforts in Colorado, Illinois, Maine and elsewhere to kick Trump, the front-runner for his party’s nomination, off the ballot because of his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.

Florida Senate Unanimously Passes Bill To Define Antisemitism

Florida is among several states seeking to define antisemitism, as there has been a surge in antisemitic incidents since the Israel-Hamas war began in October.

Struggling To Stop Illegal Cannabis Stores, NY Governor Asks Online Sites To Hide Them

In a statement, Yelp said the company believes “consumers have a First Amendment right to read and write about all businesses, even if unlicensed.”

Judge Orders Trump off Illinois Primary Ballot But Puts Ruling on Hold

The case is one of dozens of lawsuits filed to remove Trump from the ballot, arguing he is ineligible due to a rarely used clause in the 14th Amendment.

Pride Flags Would Be Largely Banned in Tennessee Classrooms Under New Bill

The proposal, which was passed by the GOP-led House, marks another development in the ongoing political battle over LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee.

Supreme Court Wrestles With GOP-Led States’ Efforts To Regulate Social Media Platforms

In nearly four hours of arguments, several justices questioned aspects of laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.