Appeals Court Rejects Donald Trump’s Latest Attempt To Delay Hush Money Criminal Trial

Trump's attorney argued the trial should be postponed while he fights a gag order, stating that “the First Amendment harms arising from this gag order right now are irreparable."

Librarians Fear New Penalties, Even Prison, as Activists Challenge Books

Across the country, book challenges and bans have soared to the highest levels in decades, and lawmakers are considering new punishments.

Judge Rejects Trump’s First Amendment Challenge to Charges in Georgia Election Case

The judge ruled that the charges do not suggest Trump is being prosecuted simply for making false statements but rather that he acted willfully and knowingly to harm the government.

Kansas Paper and Its Publisher Sue Over Police Raids. They Say Damages Exceed $10M

The lawsuit accuses the city of Marion, the Marion County Commission and five current and former local officials of violating free press rights.

Judge Expands Trump’s Gag Order After His Social Media Posts About Judge’s Daughter

Trump’s lawyers fought the gag order and its expansion, citing constitutional concerns about restricting Trump’s speech while he’s campaigning for president.

Third Employee of Kansas Newspaper Sues Over Police Raid That Sparked Firestorm

The suit alleges that officers entered the building with a search warrant that “unconstitutionally targeted the Record and its staff” over their newsgathering.

DA Suggests Trump Violated Gag Order With Post About Daughter of Trial Judge

The DA argued that the gag order’s ban on statements meant to interfere with or harass the court’s staff or their families makes the judge’s daughter off-limits.

Trump Cites First Amendment to Contest Charges in Georgia Election Interference Case

A lawyer for the former president argued that the indictment should be dismissed as it seeks to criminalize political speech and advocacy the First Amendment protects.