ACLU of Texas Attorney Brian Klosterboer on the State’s Unconstitutional Drag Ban
Klosterboer argued the statute imposes a prior restraint on protected expression, and described the state’s argument that drag is not protected speech as “dangerous.”
Judge Orders White House To Restore Access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico. Reporters Still Blocked
The back-and-forth is the latest in an extraordinary showdown between Trump and media outlets whose coverage he dislikes.
Iowa Judge Dismisses Trump’s Lawsuit Against Des Moines Register and Pollster
The judge said that allowing the lawsuit and its “faulty” claims to proceed could have a chilling effect that “can discourage others from reporting on and debating public affairs.”
What Is the White House Pool? These Days, It’s a Battleground Between Trump and Free Press Rights
The pool is a proxy for the wider fight over whether the president, or anyone, can control the content of news reports — a type of free speech, pillar of American democracy.
DOJ Went After Protesters for Felony Assault, but Juries, Judges Were Unconvinced, AP Analysis Finds
The dismal record has raised questions about rushed investigations and aggressive charging tactics by prosecutors under pressure to show the Trump administration is cracking down on people who assault law enforcement.
‘You Should Not Be Here,’ Trump Tells CNN at UN as Standoff With Media Outlets Persists
The tense moment was a stark reminder of how dramatically the bitter conflict between Trump and news outlets whose coverage he objects to as “fake news” has escalated in just a few days.