What Is the White House Pool? These Days, It’s a Battleground Between Trump and Free Press Rights
The pool is a proxy for the wider fight over whether the president, or anyone, can control the content of news reports — a type of free speech, pillar of American democracy.
CNN, MS Now, Politico Say They’ve Notified Trump They’re Suing Over Denied White House Access
The administration’s announcement of the bans the White House’s subsequent actions over the weekend represented a clear escalation of Trump’s long-running efforts to restrict news coverage he finds objectionable.
Americans Value Press Freedom, but New Surveys Show Support for Restrictions in Certain Cases
About three-quarters of U.S. adults said press freedom is “extremely” or “very” important to society’s well-being, according to a newly released Pew Research Center study.
Mahmoud Khalil Lawsuit Says Columbia Failed To Protect Pro-Palestinian Activists
At a news conference announcing the lawsuit, Khalil accused the university of “discrimination aimed at intimidating Palestinian students.”
FIRE’s “So to Speak” Podcast: What’s the First Amendment’s Original Meaning?
FAW Founding Editor Stephen Solomon joined FIRE's "So to Speak" podcast to discuss the original meaning of the First Amendment.
Minnesota Churches Roiled by Legal Battle Over ICE Surveillance and Right To Protest
Even congregations uninvolved in the court cases say they’re still feeling the repercussions of the weekslong surge in immigration operations last winter.
DOJ Went After Protesters for Felony Assault, but Juries, Judges Were Unconvinced, AP Analysis Finds
The dismal record has raised questions about rushed investigations and aggressive charging tactics by prosecutors under pressure to show the Trump administration is cracking down on people who assault law enforcement.
ACLU Lawsuit Seeks Release of Hartford, Connecticut Immigration Court Data
According to the suit, ACLU-CT requested all docket numbers and case captions for May 2026 through July 2026.