Celebrating 250 Years of a Constitutionally Protected Press
The meaning of freedom of the press — and the legacy of the Virginia Declaration of Rights — is still being debated today, 250 years later.
Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Over ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary, Alleging Defamation
The lawsuit claims Netflix edited down hours of interviews “to support a false and defamatory narrative unrelated to what she actually expressed."
Lawsuit by the Yosemite Ranger Fired After Hanging a Giant Transgender Flag Is Dismissed
Many parks have designated “First Amendment areas” where groups of 25 or fewer people can protest without permits.
Judge Awards Blake Lively Legal Fees but No More Damages in Dispute Over ‘It Ends With Us’ Film
The judge cited a California law designed to protect survivors of sexual harassment and discrimination from retaliatory lawsuits meant to intimidate and silence victims.
Judge Tosses Kennedy Center Suit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Eve Show
The dismissal was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest.
Trump Calls for Military To Accelerate Use of AI While Protecting Americans
The memo comes at a time of growing anxiety over AI in American society, from replacing people’s jobs to helping to identify targets on the battlefield.