ABC Fights Back Against FCC Regulators in Dispute Over ‘The View’ and Equal Time Rules
The network, which has accused the Trump administration of trying to chill free speech in the escalating dispute, argued in a filing to the FCC that the issue had been resolved by the commission itself more than two decades ago.
New York Resident Sues ICE on Free Speech Grounds Over Critical Email Sent to Its Former Head
In the email, Streever called Lyons “a monstrous human being” who “will never know peace.” He said the agency violated his First Amendment rights in a lawsuit filed Monday in Washington D.C.
Challengers Score Victories in Lawsuit Against Arkansas’ Restrictions on Citizen Ballot Initiatives
The judge threw out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives, agreeing with challengers that they violated the constitutional free speech rights of voters.
Another New York Resident Says He Was Warned by Officers After Criticizing ICE
Free speech advocates have pointed to the incidents as an example of federal law enforcement infringing on privacy and free expression.
Judges Strike Down Trump Administration’s Overhaul of Student Loan Forgiveness Program
The overhaul targeted nonprofits and government organizations that support causes at odds with the Trump administration’s priorities.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Limits on Party Spending in Federal Elections, Backing Republican Appeal
Justice Kavanaugh wrote: “In short, constitutional text, history and precedent establish that the political-party coordinated-expenditure limits violate the First Amendment."
New York City Council Candidate Is Accused of Forgery Over AI-Generated Posts
The First Amendment does not generally protect fraudulent statements, but in a phone interview, the candidate called it a matter of free-speech.
Colorado Elections Clerk Released From Prison After Governor Commutes Sentence
Peters’ sentence was shortened by Gov. Polis last month after President Trump waged a lengthy pressure campaign against the governor and his state.