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.

Judge Wants Suspensions for Florida Attorneys Who Criticized Discrimination Ruling

The judge said their statements weren’t protected by free speech and that the lawyers had failed to show they had a factual basis for making the statements.

Judge Orders Oregon Newspaper Not To Publish Documents Linked to Nike Lawsuit

The Oregonian/OregonLive reported that an attorney who represents plaintiffs in the case sent the documents to one of its reporters and then asked for them back.

There’s a Wave of New Bills To Define Antisemitism, Triggering Free Speech Debates

Supporters say it’s increasingly important to add a definition that lays out how to determine whether some criticism of Israel also amounts to hatred of Jewish people.