Vermont Prosecutor Declines To Charge Six Protesters Arrested at South Burlington ICE Raid
State’s Attorney Sarah George said in a statement that in making her decision, she analyzed the cases to find where the harm was and who contributed to it.
Emory Professors Take on Their Own University After Arrests at 2024 Israel-Hamas War Protest
Nationwide, advocates say there is a “Palestine exception” in which universities are willing to curb pro-Palestinian speech and protest.
Activist Mahmoud Khalil Wants Ex-Justice Department Official off Panel of Judges Weighing His Appeal
Khalil was the first person whose arrest became publicly known during the crackdown on noncitizens who publicly criticized Israel and its actions in Gaza.
Judge Tosses Lawsuit Filed by Parents of ‘Cop City’ Protester Who Was Killed by Troopers
The lawsuit said troopers violated Manuel Paez Terán’s free speech rights and used excessive force against the activist, who then panicked and began firing shots.
Suburban Detroit School Settles Lawsuit With Palestinian Student Over Pledge of Allegiance Dispute
The agreement also includes a $10,000 payment by an insurance company on behalf of the teacher, according to a court filing.
Gianforte Administration Reverses Permit Guidelines, Allows Weekend Events at the State Capitol
Area organizers for the “No Kings” rally first brought up the weekend ban earlier this month, calling it an infringement on their right to free speech and assembly.
Supreme Court Revives Suit From Evangelical Christian Challenging Restrictions on Demonstrations
Gabriel Olivier’s lawyers said he was demonstrating peacefully when he was arrested for refusing to move to a designated “protest zone.”
Montana Halts Permitting on All Weekend Rallies at Capitol, Thwarts Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Event
The policy requires a permit for any public event that uses “state resources, requires setup of any structures, materials, displays, or requires clean-up.”