Jane Fonda Revives Cold War-Era Activist Group To Defend Free Speech
She has launched the 21st century incarnation of the Committee for the First Amendment, originally formed in 1947 in response to Congressional hearings aimed against screenwriters and directors and their alleged Communist ties.
Trump Has Managed Another Republican Makeover Since Kirk’s Assassination, This Time on Free Speech
The contradictions have jarred even some traditional Trump allies who have warned against the erosion of First Amendment protections.
Judge Dismisses Part of Lawsuit Over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Detention Center
The judge granted the state defendants a change of venue motion, where the remaining claims of First Amendment violations will be addressed.
More Than 20 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Parenthood Funding Cuts
The states argue the legislation retaliates against Planned Parenthood for advocating for abortion access, violating the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
How Covering Your Face Became a Constitutional Matter: Mask Debate Tests Free Speech Rights
Protesters and their supporters argue Trump’s comments and repeated calls by the Republican president’s allies to ban masks at protests are an attempt to stifle popular dissent.
Ex-Homeland Security Official Fights Back Against Trump’s ‘Unprecedented’ Investigation
He alleges that Trump's memo violates his First Amendment rights by going after him for his criticism of the president, calling it “political retribution and vindictive prosecution.”
Kansas Group Fights Campaign Donor Law It Sees as a Response to Its Success Defending Abortion
The group filed a federal lawsuit against a new state law aimed at curbing foreign influence in elections, saying it violates free speech rights and would keep the group from waging future campaigns.
Ex-FBI Agent Sues Over Secret Recording Showing Him Criticizing Trump
Conservative activist James O'Keefe called the lawsuit an “attack on the First Amendment," saying he was prepared to fight it all the way to an appeals court if necessary.