Hegseth Censures Sen. Kelly After Democrats’ Video Urging Troops To Resist Unlawful Orders

Investigating and now punishing a sitting U.S. senator is an extraordinary move for the Pentagon, which until President Donald Trump’s second term had usually gone out of its way to act and appear apolitical.

Muslim Rights Group Sues Florida Gov. DeSantis Over ‘Foreign Terrorist’ Label

The suit asked a federal judge in Tallahassee to declare DeSantis’ order unlawful and unconstitutional and prevent it from being enforced.

California Colleges Settle Antisemitism Complaints With Jewish Groups and Individuals

Some Jewish students said the protests created a “hostile environment” for them and said college leaders did little to enforce free speech and nondiscrimination rules.

Turkish Student Who Criticized Israel Can Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revoked, Judge Rules

The judge wrote that Öztürk is likely to succeed on claims that the termination was “arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law and in violation of the First Amendment.”

Brad Raffensperger Sues To Win More Campaign Spending Power in Georgia Governor Race

Lawyers for Raffensperger argue the current law violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and free association.

ICEBlock App Maker Sues Trump Administration Over Its Pressure on Apple To Remove App

The lawsuit from ICEBlock app maker Joshua Aaron argues that the government’s actions violated the First Amendment.

Florida Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a Terrorist Organization

The directive against the Council on American-Islamic Relations comes in an executive order DeSantis posted on the social media site X.

2 Conservative Operatives Get Probation for Robocalls To Discourage Black Detroit Voters in 2020

They pleaded no contest to voter intimidation, conspiracy and computer crimes after a long, unsuccessful effort to challenge the charges on free speech grounds.