House Rejects Effort to Censure Rashida Tlaib Over Rhetoric About Israel

The censure resolution measure was dismissed with broad bipartisan support as both parties raised concerns about violating First Amendment rights.

Dispute Over ‘Trump Too Small’ Trademark for T-Shirts Reaches Supreme Court

The court will weigh the First Amendment right to free speech against federal trademark law, and experts are wary that speech could ultimately be chilled.

Antisemitism Policies at New York’s Public City Colleges Will Be Reviewed, Governor Says

Some activists voiced concern that the review could chill legitimate free speech rights and make people hesitant to express political opinions.

Supreme Court Considers Whether Public Officials Can Block Critics on Social Media

The two cases are the first of several controversies appearing before the high court in the coming months about free speech protections online.

Kansas Can’t Enforce New Law on Medication Abortion, Judge Rules

The ruling was another big victory for abortion rights advocates in Kansas, where a statewide vote in 2022 confirmed protections for abortion access under the state constitution.

Disney Warns That If DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will Be Punished For ‘Disfavored’ Views

Disney says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney World’s governing district in retaliation after the company publicly opposed a state law.

Gag Order in Trump’s Federal 2020 Election Interference Case Is Back in Place

Trump’s lawyers are vowing to fight the order, setting up a legal battle over what restrictions can be placed on the speech of a defendant running for America’s highest public office.

Jurors Will Weigh Whether Backpage Founder Knew the Site Was Running Sex Ads

Prosecutors say operators for Backpage.com, which was shut down by the government in 2018, ignored warnings to stop running prostitution ads, some involving children.