Supreme Court Rejects North Carolina’s Appeal in Ag-Gag Law Dispute

The Supreme Court rejected North Carolina’s appeal in a dispute with animal rights groups over a law aimed at preventing undercover investigations at farms.

Israel-Hamas War Sparks Tension, Anguish on US College Campuses

America’s colleges aspire to be places where ideas meet and common ground emerges. As the death toll rises in the Israel-Hamas war, they have become seats of anguish.

Ban on Enforcement of Montana Drag Show Restriction Law Kept in Place

A federal judge in Montana is continuing to block enforcement of a law that puts restrictions on drag shows and bans drag reading events in public schools and libraries.

Federal Judge Imposes Narrow Gag Order on Trump in 2020 Election Subversion Case

The order from U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan is a milestone moment in the federal case that accuses Trump of illegally conspiring to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

Colorado Judge Rejects Trump’s Attempt to Toss Lawsuit Seeking to Bar Him From Ballot

A Colorado judge rejected former President Donald Trump's attempt to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to keep him off the state ballot, ruling that his free-speech objections did not apply.

Florida Law Targeting Drag Shows Can’t Be Enforced For Now, Appellate Court Says

A ruling prohibiting the enforcement of a new Florida law targeting drag shows will stay in place for the time being, according to a federal appeals court decision.

TikTok and Creators Challenging Montana’s Ban Face Off With State in Federal Court

TikTok and Montana faced off in federal court on Thursday in a case filed by the video sharing app and five content creators who want the court to block the state’s ban on the platform.

Supreme Court Declines to Hear Case Seeking Reconsideration of Defamation Protections

The Supreme Court declined to hear a case requesting the reconsideration of the “actual malice” standard as applied to public officials in media defamation cases.