Federal Judge Rules Protesters Can’t March Through Republican National Convention Security Zone
The judge said in his order that protesters have a right to march in protest of the RNC, “but the First Amendment does not allow them to protest or parade in any way they choose.”
South Carolina Bans Inmates From In-Person Interviews. A Lawsuit Wants To Change That
The lawsuit also targets the prisons ban that prohibits inmates from directly publishing their own words, though they can be quoted in part or summarized in a publication.
ACLU Settles for $500K With a Tennessee City in Fight Over an Anti-Drag Ordinance
In addition to the monetary settlement, the city also agreed to repeal the ordinance, which was designed to ban drag performances from taking place on public property.
Minneapolis Settles Lawsuit Alleging Police Harassed Journalists Covering Floyd Protests
Several journalists reported being struck by less-lethal munitions and being herded and detained while covering protests.
South Dakota Vanity Plate Restrictions Were Unconstitutional, Lawsuit Settlement Says
Federal courts have ruled that license plates are a legitimate place for personal and political expression, and courts throughout the country have struck down similar laws.
The NRA Has a Surprising Defender in Its Free Speech Case Before the Supreme Court
The American Civil Liberties Union confirmed Saturday that it would provide legal representation for the gun-rights group in its First Amendment case.
Florida University System Sued Over Effort To Disband Pro-Palestinian Student Group
Chancellor Ray Rodrigues had ordered schools to disband chapters of Students for Justice in Palestine, saying the national organization supports terrorism.
Judge Blocks Tennessee House GOP Rule Banning Signs From Statehouse Galleries
A judge blocked a new rule banning signs in the galleries of the Tennessee House of Representatives, following a lawsuit filed on behalf of three women who were expelled for protesting during a special legislative session on gun legislation.