Lawsuit Seeks To Reopen Voter Registration in Georgia After Hurricane Helene
The Georgia plaintiffs argue that the shutdown of voter registration violates their rights under the First Amendment and 14th Amendment.
States Sue TikTok, Claiming Its Platform Is Addictive and Harms the Mental Health of Children
At the heart of each lawsuit is the TikTok algorithm, which powers what users see on the platform by populating the app’s main “For You” feed with content tailored to people’s interests.
Supreme Court Won’t Hear Appeal From Elon Musk’s X Platform Over Warrant in Trump Case
The company says a nondisclosure order that blocked it from telling Trump about the warrant obtained by special counsel Jack Smith’s team violated its First Amendment rights.
Ken Paxton Sues TikTok for Violating New Texas Social Media Law
The law prohibits social media companies from sharing or selling a minor’s personal information unless a parent or guardian approves.
Supreme Court Opens New Term With Election Disputes in the Air, Not Yet on the Docket
The justices are hearing fewer high-profile cases than they did in recent terms that included far-reaching decisions by the 6-3 conservative majority.
A Year Into Israel-Hamas War, Students Say Chill on Free Speech Has Reached Classrooms
Since Oct. 7, 2023, universities have been under tremendous pressure to uphold free speech while also protecting students from discrimination.
Judge Blocks New California Law Cracking Down on Election Deepfakes
U.S. District Judge John A. Mendez said artificial intelligence and deepfakes pose significant risks, but he ruled that the law likely violates the First Amendment.
Man Upset Over Chinese Spy Balloon Convicted of Threatening Speaker McCarthy
The man and his attorneys argued that using obscenities with FBI operators and Congressional staff was protected as free speech under the First Amendment.