Late-Night Host Stephen Colbert Isn’t Backing Down From Public Dispute With CBS Bosses
Colbert said he was “just so surprised that this giant global corporation would not stand up to these bullies.” CBS is owned by Paramount Global.
What To Know About the ‘Equal Time’ Rule Stephen Colbert Says Led CBS To Pull His Talarico Interview
The rule requiring networks to give equal time to political candidates hasn’t traditionally been applied to talk shows, but the Trump administration has made moves to change that.
Trump Administration Ordered To Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit It Removed in Philadelphia
The judge ruled that all materials must be restored in their original condition while a lawsuit challenging the removal’s legality plays out.
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.