Defense Attorneys in Arizona’s Fake Elector Case Call Prosecutors Politically Motivated
Lawyers argued that the Democratic state Attorney General tried to use the indictment to silence their clients’ constitutionally protected speech about the 2020 election.
Hearing Over Whether To Dismiss Charges in Arizona Fake Electors Case Enters Second Day
An attorney for Rudy Giuliani, who was indicted in the case, argued Giuliani did nothing criminal but was exercising his rights to free speech and to petition the government.
Jury Sides With Pennsylvania Teacher in Suit Against District Over Jan. 6 Rally
The teacher's suit said school district and top officials retaliated against him based on his protected speech by falsely suggesting he took part in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021.
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.