Ohio Sheriff Deletes Online Post About Harris Yard Signs After Public Outcry
The sheriff's supporters called that reaction overblown, arguing he was making a political point about unrestrained immigration and exercising his right to free speech.
Sheriff Condemned for Saying People With Harris Signs Should Have Addresses Recorded
The sheriff defended himself on social media, saying he was exercising his own right to free speech and that his comments “may have been a little misinterpreted??”
Trial Begins Over Texas ‘Trump Train’ Highway Confrontation
One defendant argued his group had a First Amendment right to demonstrate support for their candidate, but the judge wrote that threats of violence are not protected expression.
US Takes Aim at Russian Disinformation Ahead of November Presidential Election
Washington has said that Moscow, which intelligence officials have said has a preference for Republican Donald Trump, remains the primary threat to elections.
Man Sentenced to Year in Prison for Harassing Calls to Congressional Offices
Prosecutors argued that "more and more often, criticism of a political position or viewpoint crosses the First Amendment line and leads to true threats of violence."
Federal Judge Decries Discrimination Against Conservative Voter Reference Foundation
The judge ruled that state election regulators engaged in viewpoint-based discrimination and free speech violations in denying the group access to voter data.
Judge Blocks Ohio Law Banning Foreign Nationals From Donating to Ballot Campaigns
The judge wrote that while the government has an interest in preventing foreign influence on state ballot issues, the law harms the rights of lawful permanent residents.
RFK Jr. Sues North Carolina Elections Board as He Seeks To Remove His Name From Ballot
The lawsuit says the board’s denial of his request to remove his name as a third-party presidential candidate violated state election law and his right to free speech.