She Took a ‘Ballot Selfie.’ Now She’s Suing the Elections Board for Laws That Ban It
The complaint argues North Carolina's ballot photography laws violate the First Amendment, adding that it would need to demonstrate real concerns of vote-buying schemes.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Can Remain on the North Carolina Presidential Ballot, Judge Says
A lawyer representing the "We the People" party said removing it from the ballot would be an extraordinary action that violates voters' First Amendment rights.
Appeals Court Upholds Donald Trump’s Gag Order as He Again Presses Judge to Exit Hush Money Case
The court rejected Trump's lawyer's filing which called the restrictions an “unconstitutional, election-interfering” restraint on his free speech while he seeks to retake the White House.
Alabama, Civic Groups Spar Over Law Restricting Assistance With Absentee Ballot Applications
Organizations challenging the Alabama law said it infringes on free speech rights and is unconstitutionally vague about what type of conduct would be illegal.
Federal Appeals Court Rules Against Missouri’s Waiting Period for Ex-Lawmakers to Lobby
The court found that the ethics law, enacted in 2018, violated the free-speech rights of former legislators-turned-lobbyists trying to sway their successors.
Judge Tosses Defamation Suit Against Fox News by Head of Dismantled Disinfo Board
The lawsuit alleged that Fox News had defamed the director on numerous occasions, leading to waves of online attacks and threats of violence.
Georgia Democrats Sue To Overturn Law Allowing Unlimited Campaign Cash
The lawsuit asks a judge to declare that a 2021 law is unconstitutional because it unfairly gives unlimited fundraising powers to some people but not others.
University of California Regents Ban Political Statements on University Online Homepages
A critic of the measure called the policy an “attack on freedom of speech,” but a co-author of the policy described it as "a content-neutral situation.”