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.”
Men Who Brought Explosives to NYC Protest Cited Islamic State as Inspiration, Complaint Says
The homemade devices, which did not explode, were hurled Saturday during raucous counterprotests against an anti-Islam demonstration led by Jake Lang, a far-right activist and critic of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Judge in Oregon Limits Federal Officers’ Tear Gas Use at Portland ICE Building Protests
The lawsuit argues that federal officers’ use of such munitions is a retaliation against protesters that chills their First Amendment rights.
Judge Says He Will Order Greenpeace To Pay an Expected $345 Million in Oil Pipeline Protest Case
Greenpeace has said the lawsuit is meant to use the courts to silence activists and critics and chill First Amendment rights.