Rulings Open New Frontier for Insurrection Claims Against State, Local Officials

The move came on the heels of an expedited high-court ruling that Section 3 can’t be used against federal officials or candidates until Congress writes a law.

Iowa Agrees To Speed up Access to Civil Court Cases as Part of Lawsuit Settlement

The state of Iowa will provide “contemporaneous” access to newly filed civil court cases to settle a lawsuit that accused the state of delaying access to those filings.

Supreme Court Appears Receptive to NRA Free-Speech Lawsuit Against NY Official

The NRA says a former state official used her regulatory power to economically punish the group for its gun-rights stance in violation of the First Amendment.

Kentucky GOP Moves to Criminalize Disruptive Protests Inside State Capitol

Under the bill, conduct intended to disrupt or prevent lawmakers from doing business would be a misdemeanor for a first offense and a felony for repeat offenses.

Supreme Court Rejects Appeal by County Commissioner Banned for Jan. 6 Insurrection

The outcome of the case could bolster efforts to hold other state and local elected officials accountable for their involvement in the Jan. 6 attack.

Supreme Court Seems Favorable to Biden Admin in Landmark Social Media Case

Justices seemed broadly skeptical of accusations that Biden administration officials leaned on social media platforms to unconstitutionally squelch conservative viewpoints.

Supreme Court Won’t Intervene in Dispute Over Drag Shows at Public University in Texas

The Texas college dispute first arose last year when the school’s president announced that drag performances would not be allowed on campus.

Supreme Court Rules Public Officials Can Be Sued for Blocking Critics on Social Media

The cases forced the court to deal with the competing free speech rights of public officials and their constituents, all in a rapidly evolving virtual world.