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.
Disney Warns That If DeSantis Wins Lawsuit, Others Will Be Punished For ‘Disfavored’ Views
Disney says DeSantis unconstitutionally revamped and took over Walt Disney World’s governing district in retaliation after the company publicly opposed a state law.
Gag Order in Trump’s Federal 2020 Election Interference Case Is Back in Place
Trump’s lawyers are vowing to fight the order, setting up a legal battle over what restrictions can be placed on the speech of a defendant running for America’s highest public office.
Lawyers Argue Constitution’s ‘Insurrection’ Clause Blocks Trump From the 2024 Ballot
Whether the judges keep Trump on the ballot or boot him, their rulings are likely to be swiftly appealed, eventually to the U.S. Supreme Court.