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.
California Supreme Court Upholds Law That Protects Rights of LGBT Long-Term Care Residents
The ruling holds that violations of the LGBT Long-Term Care Residents’ Bill of Rights are not protected by the First Amendment because they relate to codes of conduct in what is effectively both a workplace and a home.
Younger Americans Less Concerned About Political Violence and Free Speech Threats: AP-NORC Poll
When it comes to fundamental rights, U.S. adults are most likely to say that freedom of speech and freedom of the press are facing a major threat.
ExxonMobil Sues California Over Climate Disclosure Laws
The oil and gas corporation based in Texas filed its complaint Friday in the U.S. Eastern District Court for California.
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.