Introducing The SLAPP Back Initiative
First Amendment Watch is building the first national database of alleged SLAPPs — strategic lawsuits against public participation — potentially meritless or malicious legal actions that can financially cripple and ultimately silence critical voices.
Veteran FBI Employee Sues Bureau After Being Fired Over Displaying a Pride Flag
The employee is seeking reinstatement to his position along with an order declaring that the defendants violated his First Amendment rights to speech.
NPR To Get $36M in Government Funds To Operate US Public Radio System
NPR accused the CPB of violating its First Amendment free speech rights when it moved to cut off its access to grant money appropriated by Congress.
California Law Requiring Companies To Report Climate-Related Financial Risk Paused
The state has argued that the laws don’t violate the First Amendment because commercial speech isn’t protected the same way under the Constitution.
Former Alamo Trust President Sues, Says She Resigned Under Official Pressure
She also alleges her severance pay was revoked after a story was published in which she discussed conservative backlash following a social media post.
Business Groups Ask Supreme Court To Pause California Climate Reporting Laws in Emergency Appeal
The state has argued that the laws don’t violate the First Amendment because commercial speech isn’t protected the same way under the Constitution.