Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says ‘Move On’

Disney's notice of appeal says that the dismissal of its lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent and gives states the tool to weaponize viewpoint discrimination.

Illinois Voters File Legal Challenge To Keep Trump Off Ballot After Election Board Defeat

Dozens of similar cases have been filed in other states seeking to keep Trump from the presidency under a provision of the 14th Amendment.

Federal Judge Dismisses Disney’s Free Speech Lawsuit Against DeSantis

Disney said it plans to appeal the federal judge’s decision. A separate lawsuit over who controls the theme park's governing district is still pending in state court in Orlando.

Trump Stays on Illinois’ Ballot as Election Board Declines to Ban Him

The board’s hearing officer found that a “preponderance of the evidence” shows Trump is ineligible to run for president, but left the decision to the courts.

Illinois Election Officials To Weigh Removing Trump From Primary Ballot

The Illinois effort to keep Trump off the March ballot is similar to those filed in several other states, including one in Colorado that is set to appear before the Supreme Court next month.

North Carolina Justice Ends Suit Against Ethics Panel After It Dismisses Complaint

Associate Justice Anita Earls had claimed an investigation from the state's Judicial Standards Commission into her public comments chilled her free-speech rights.

Maine Judge Delays Decision on Removing Trump From Ballot Until Supreme Court Rules

The nation’s highest court has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which prohibits those who “engaged in insurrection” from holding office.

Disney Hopes Prosecutor’s Free Speech Case Against DeSantis Helps Its Own

A decision last week by a three-judge panel of the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived a First Amendment challenge by former prosecutor Andrew Warren.