Trump Cites First Amendment to Contest Charges in Georgia Election Interference Case
A lawyer for the former president argued that the indictment should be dismissed as it seeks to criminalize political speech and advocacy the First Amendment protects.
Judge Forges Ahead With Pretrial Motions in Georgia Election Interference Case
In a filing challenging the indictment, Trump's lawyers argued the charges against him seek to criminalize political speech and advocacy conduct that the First Amendment.
Donald Trump Assails Judge After Gag Order in New York Hush-Money Criminal Case
The judge long resisted imposing a gag order on Trump, but as the trial nears, he said his obligation to ensuring the integrity of the case outweighs First Amendment concerns.
Ex-Trump Lawyer Should Lose Law License for Efforts To Overturn Election, Judge Says
The judge noted that his acts were "a departure from professional norms and are unequivocally outside the realm of protection afforded by the First Amendment."
Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Allies
It ends litigation sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.
Gag Order Bars Trump From Commenting on Key Figures in Hush Money Case
The judge cited the former president’s prior comments about him and others in the case in granting a prosecution request for what it termed a “narrowly tailored” order.
Rulings Open New Frontier for Insurrection Claims Against State, Local Officials
The move came on the heels of an expedited high-court ruling that Section 3 can’t be used against federal officials or candidates until Congress writes a law.
Supreme Court Appears Receptive to NRA Free-Speech Lawsuit Against NY Official
The NRA says a former state official used her regulatory power to economically punish the group for its gun-rights stance in violation of the First Amendment.