How Two Sentences in the Constitution Rose From Obscurity to Ensnare Donald Trump

It will be the first time in history that the nation’s highest court has heard a case on Section 3, which was used to keep former Confederates from holding government offices.

Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says ‘Move On’

Disney's notice of appeal says that the dismissal of its lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent and gives states the tool to weaponize viewpoint discrimination.

How Lawmakers Are Addressing Deepfakes Like the Ones That Victimized Taylor Swift

State lawmakers across the U.S. have been searching for ways to quash such nonconsensual deepfake images of both adults and children.

Illinois Voters File Legal Challenge To Keep Trump Off Ballot After Election Board Defeat

Dozens of similar cases have been filed in other states seeking to keep Trump from the presidency under a provision of the 14th Amendment.

Georgia Governor Signs Bill That Would Define Antisemitism in State Law

Opponents of the Georgia law warned it would be used to censor free speech rights with criticism of Israel equated to hatred of Jewish people.

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis

Disney said it plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision. A separate lawsuit over who controls the theme park's governing district is still pending in state court in Orlando.

Lawmakers in Kentucky Offer Legislation To Regulate Adult-Oriented Businesses

The bills would renew an effort to regulate drag shows, with supporters touting it as a child-protection measure while opponents say it would stifle First Amendment rights.

Trump Stays on Illinois’ Ballot as Election Board Declines to Ban Him

The board’s hearing officer found that a “preponderance of the evidence” shows Trump is ineligible to run for president, but left the decision to the courts.