Florida School District Must Restore Books With LGBTQ+ Content Under Settlement

The lawsuit argued that some provisions of the law, signed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis, violated the First Amendment rights of publishers, authors and students.

Utah Bans 13 Books at Schools, Including Popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Series, Under New Law

Utah’s actions come amid a renewed push in recent years to ban more books by conservatives around the country despite concerns from free speech advocates and some educators and parents.

Suburban New York County Bans Wearing of Masks To Hide Identity

Supporters said the bill approved Monday by the Republican-controlled Nassau County Legislature on Long Island would prevent violent protesters from hiding their identity.

Days Before a Biden Rule Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Bias Takes Effect, Judges Are Narrowing Its Reach

U.S. District Judge Rodney Sipple from Missouri blocked enforcement of the rule in six additional states, bringing the total to 21.

Texas City Strips Funding for Monthly Art Event Over Drag Show

During the 2023 legislative session, state lawmakers approved several bills — including one that sought to ban drag shows in public places — that the LGBTQ+ community and free speech advocates called unconstitutional.

An Order Blocking a Rule To Help LGBTQ+ Kids Applies to Hundreds of Schools

Attorneys for Moms for Liberty, a group challenging the rule in Kansas, asked U.S. District Judge John Broomes to block the rule in any county where a group member lives.

Judge’s Order Expands Where Biden Can’t Enforce New Rule Protecting LGBTQ+ Students

The judge concluded the rule violated the free speech rights of parents and students who reject transgender students’ gender identities.

Jury Awards $700K to Seattle Protesters Jailed for Writing Anti-Police Slogans on Barricade

The jury found the protesters were jailed as retaliation, and the officers acted with malice, reckless disregard or oppression denying the plaintiffs their First Amendment rights.