Trump Asks Appeals Court to Lift Gag Order Imposed in 2020 Election Interference Case

Trump’s lawyers say they will seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court denies his request, arguing that the gag order violates Trump’s First Amendment rights.

Newspaper Publisher and Reporter Arrested, Accused of Revealing Grand Jury Information

The small newspaper published an article saying the school system had received a subpoena seeking information about bonuses paid from pandemic relief funds.

Court Fights to Prevent Trump From Running Again for the White House Turn to Minnesota

The Colorado and Minnesota cases are furthest along, putting one or both on an expected path to the U.S. Supreme Court, which has never decided the issue.

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.