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.
California Colleges Settle Antisemitism Complaints With Jewish Groups and Individuals
Some Jewish students said the protests created a “hostile environment” for them and said college leaders did little to enforce free speech and nondiscrimination rules.
Foreigners Allowed To Travel to the US Without a Visa Could Soon Face New Social Media Screening
The announcement did not say what the administration was looking for in the social media accounts or why it was asking for more information.
The Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Appears in Court for 1st Time as a Judge Weighs Media Access
A coalition of national and local news organizations, including The Associated Press, is fighting to preserve media access in the case.
Turkish Student Who Criticized Israel Can Resume Research at Tufts After Visa Revoked, Judge Rules
The judge wrote that Öztürk is likely to succeed on claims that the termination was “arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law and in violation of the First Amendment.”
Brad Raffensperger Sues To Win More Campaign Spending Power in Georgia Governor Race
Lawyers for Raffensperger argue the current law violates his First Amendment rights to free speech and free association.