Ohio AG Warns Protesters in Masks Could Face Felony Charges Under Anti-KKK Law

The law is contained in a single sentence: “No person shall unite with two or more others to commit a misdemeanor while wearing white caps, masks, or other disguise.”

Teen Who Said Deputy Threatened Him As He Filmed Mom’s Arrest Awarded $185,000

A federal appeals court largely sided with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office on many of the allegations, squelching much of the lawsuit over the deputies’ use of force.

K-12 School Leaders Reject Allegations That They Let Antisemitism Run Rampant

The first of the antisemitism hearings to focus on K-12 education comes amid a wave of pro-Palestinian student protests that have washed across dozens of U.S. universities.

TikTok Sues US to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform

The platform and its Chinese parent company argue that the law vaguely paints it as a threat to national security to get around the First Amendment.

Court Candidate Sues to Block Ethics Rules Blocking Him From Campaigning on Abortion

He says the attempt to muzzle him violates his right to free speech under a Supreme Court decision that found states couldn’t forbid candidates from announcing their views.

Commencement Ceremonies on US Campuses Roiled by Protests Over the Israel-Hamas War

As many campuses have been roiled by protests over the Israel-Hamas war, some school administrations have taken steps to contain disruptions during commencement.

Columbia Cancels Main Commencement After Weeks of Pro-Palestinian Protests

Noting that the past few weeks have been “incredibly difficult” for the community, the school said in its announcement that it made the decision after discussions with students.

What a Judge’s Gag Order on Trump Means in His Hush Money Case

The order doesn’t stop Trump from talking about the allegations against him or commenting on the judge or the elected top prosecutor.