Lawsuit Accuses University of Alabama of Censorship in Ending Student Magazines

The lawsuit accuses university officials of engaging in censorship and viewpoint-based discrimination.

Appeals Court Clears Way for Texas Drag Ban To Take Effect in March

Critics of the ban have previously raised concerns that Republican lawmakers were portraying all drag performances as inherently sexual or obscene.

On Paper, a California City Bans the Sale of Comic Books To Kids. Officials Want To Change That

The ban prohibits distributing comic books prominently featuring an account of crime that show images of illegal acts such as arson, murder or rape to anyone under 18.

Veteran FBI Employee Sues Bureau After Being Fired Over Displaying a Pride Flag

The employee is seeking reinstatement to his position along with an order declaring that the defendants violated his First Amendment rights to speech.

Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative

First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.

Bestselling Author Jodi Picoult Pushes Back After Her Musical Is Canceled by Indiana High School

The superintendent canceled the production last week, saying concerns were raised over “sexual innuendo” and alcohol references in the musical.

Appeals Court Backs Michigan School in Banning ‘Let’s Go Brandon’ Shirts

The mother of two boys said her sons’ First Amendment rights were violated when they were told to take off the shirts at Tri County Middle School in 2022.

Wyoming Library Director Fired Amid Book Dispute Wins $700,000 Settlement

Terri Lesley was fired as the library system director in northeastern Wyoming’s Campbell County in 2023, two years into the book dispute at the library in Gillette.