Pennsylvania Township’s Ban of ‘Thin Blue Line’ Flag Is Unconstitutional, Court Rules

Prohibiting the use of the thin blue line flag restricts the free speech of public employees under the First Amendment, U.S. District Judge Karen Marston decided.

Can Michigan Activists Keep Trump Off the Ballot? A Judge Is Hearing Arguments

Activists are suing Michigan's secretary of state to force her to keep Trump’s name off ballots and to assess Trump’s constitutional qualifications to serve a second term.

Minnesota Supreme Court Dismisses ‘Insurrection Clause’ Challenge Against Trump

The state's high court declined to become the first in history to use Section 3 of the 14th Amendment to prevent someone from running for the presidency.

House Votes to Censure Rep. Rashida Tlaib Over Her Israel-Hamas Rhetoric

The 234-188 tally came after enough Democrats joined with Republicans to censure Tlaib, a punishment one step below expulsion from the House.

ACLU Sues South Dakota Over Law Restricting Content on Vanity Plates

Under state law, the government has the authority to “refuse to issue any letter combination which carries connotations offensive to good taste and decency.”

New York Judge Expands Gag Order In Trump’s Civil Business Fraud Trial

Threatening “serious sanctions” for any violations, Judge Arthur Engoron expanded on a prior gag order that prohibited parties in the trial from speaking publicly about court staffers.

Supreme Court Will Hear an NRA Appeal in a Dispute With a Former New York State Official

The NRA claimed that remarks by former New York State Department of Financial Services superintendent Maria Vullo violated the group’s First Amendment rights.

Trump Asks Appeals Court to Lift Gag Order Imposed in 2020 Election Interference Case

Trump’s lawyers say they will seek relief from the U.S. Supreme Court if the appeals court denies his request, arguing that the gag order violates Trump’s First Amendment rights.