In Political Battleground of Georgia, a Federal Voter Intimidation Trial Is Underway
Starting Thursday, a judge will hear arguments and testimony about potential violations of a section of the 1965 Voting Rights Act that prohibits voter intimidation.
Trump Fined $10,000 for Violating Gag Order in His New York Civil Fraud Trial
The episodes raise questions about whether Trump can abide by court directives that are aimed at reining in his rhetoric while he campaigns to return to the White House.
Florida Orders State Universities to Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Group
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues wrote to university presidents Tuesday at Gov. Ron DeSantis’ urging, saying the student group is illegally backing Hamas militants.
Trump Isn’t Accustomed to Restrictions. That’s Beginning to Test the Legal System
Efforts to hold Trump accountable are testing the legal system in unprecedented ways as judges struggle with how to rein in the former president’s inflammatory rhetoric.
Florida Officials Ask Supreme Court to Block Rulings Limiting Anti-Drag Show Law
The application asks that the prohibition against enforcing the anti-drag show law only be limited to the Orlando, Florida, restaurant which challenged its constitutionality.
Trump’s Lawyers Raise New Challenges to Federal Election Subversion Case
The motions contend that the indictment should be dismissed because it violates the former president’s free speech rights and represents a vindictive prosecution.
Tennessee City’s Ban of Drag Performances on Public Property Temporarily Lifted
It is the latest development in the ongoing political battle over LGBTQ+ rights in Tennessee, where conservative leaders have sought to limit events where drag performers may appear.
Supreme Court Blocks Restrictions on White House Contacts With Social Media Companies
The justices said they would hear arguments in a lawsuit accusing administration officials of unconstitutionally squelching conservative points of view.