States Eulogize Charlie Kirk With New Laws Promoting Religion and Free Speech

The laws are among the first of what could become multiple state tributes to the conservative activist who was killed while speaking at a Utah university last year.

Cameras in Courtrooms Stir Debate From Baby Lindbergh Kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk’s Killing

Whether cameras should be allowed has spurred perpetual disagreement between transparency advocates and defense attorneys eager to shield clients from ignominious publicity that could tilt a jury against them.

Turning Point USA’s High School Push in GOP States Meets Free Speech and Religion Concerns

The group’s endorsement by Republican governors — at least eight so far — has stirred debate about free speech in America’s schools.

Tennessee University Reinstates Professor Fired for Charlie Kirk Post and Settles for $500K

In a Dec. 30 email to the university community, the university president said the school did not follow the required tenure termination process.

Texas Cracked Down on Teachers for Posts About Charlie Kirk, Union Lawsuit Says

The lawsuit argues that a letter sent by the Texas Education Agency's commissioner represents a state policy that is too broad and too vague to be enforced fairly and without squelching protected speech.

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.

Felony Dropped After a Man Spent a Month in a Tennessee Jail for a Charlie Kirk Post

His arrest alarmed free speech advocates, who said he was targeted because of his political views.

US Revokes Visas for 6 Foreigners Over Charlie Kirk-Related Speech

The administration and its supporters have targeted people for their comments about Kirk, leading to firings or other discipline of journalists, teachers and others, and raising free speech concerns.