Detroit-Area City Can Ban LGBTQ+ Pride Flags on Public Property, Judge Says
Critics of the new policy said Hamtramck was violating free speech. But the judge said the city’s policy was OK because it bans all private flags not just some.
Florida Cities Race To Save Rainbow Crosswalks as the State’s Deadlines for Removal Loom
Critics say it’s the latest attack on the LGBTQ+ community by the DeSantis administration and Republican-controlled Legislature.
Florida’s Attorney General Targets a Restaurant Over an LGBTQ Pride Event
It was targeted even though a recent state law that restricts venues from admitting children to “adult” performances has been blocked by courts.
Law Firms, Universities, Civil Society Groups in Trump’s Sights for Punitive Action
The president’s remarks began to confirm what advocacy groups have been quietly warning: Trump’s campaign of retribution is coming next for them.
Judge Allows Drag Show at Texas A&M Despite the University’s Ban
The ruling from Houston-based U.S. District Judge Lee Rosenthal blocked a university ban on drag performances on free speech grounds.
Bakery Owner Says He Was Offended Over Town’s Decision Against Pastry Painting
Leavitt’s Country Bakery owner Sean Young is suing the town of Conway because he says it violated the First Amendment’s guarantee of free speech.
A Free Speech Case Over a Pastry Shop Painting Goes to Trial
A federal judge in New Hampshire will consider whether a town is infringing on the free speech rights of the bakery owner who’s displaying the mural over his business.
Publishers, a Library and Others Sue Over Idaho’s Law Restricting Youth Access to ‘Harmful’ Books
Idaho’s law took effect last year, requiring schools and public libraries to move material deemed “harmful to minors” to an adults-only section or face lawsuits.