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.

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.”