Attorney General Ken Paxton Cannot Shut Down Texas Latino Voting Group, Judge Rules

Voters also recently approved a constitutional amendment adding language to the state’s constitution saying that a person who is not a U.S. citizen cannot vote in Texas.

Detainees at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Say They Were Punished for Seeking Legal Help

State officials who are defendants in the lawsuit denied restricting the detainees’ access to their attorneys and said any protocols were in place for security reasons and to make sure there was sufficient staffing.

Judge Warns Trump Administration From Changing Plaintiffs Immigration Status in First Amendment Case

During a hearing earlier this month, the judge said that “there doesn’t seem to be an understanding of what the First Amendment is by this government.”

Corporation for Public Broadcasting Votes Itself Out of Existence

CPB had been winding down since Congress acted last summer to defund its operations at the encouragement of President Donald Trump.

Court Blocks Michigan Ban on Conversion Therapy on Free Speech Grounds

In a 2-1 opinion, the court said the law illegally restricts speech that reflects the moral beliefs of therapists.

FCC Leader Says Agency Is No Longer Independent as He’s Grilled by Democrats Over Kimmel Controversy

Soon after, with the hearing still underway, the website changed, removing “independent” from a section describing its mission.

Somali Flag Flown Outside Vermont School Building Over Trump ‘Garbage’ Slur Brings Threats

The Winooski School District began to display the flag Dec. 5 to show solidarity with a student body that includes about 9% people of Somali descent.

States Are Pushing for More Scrutiny of Antisemitism in Schools

The Trump administration has not punished school systems the way it has hit colleges accused of tolerating antisemitism, but schools are still facing pressure to respond more aggressively.