Delaware Judge Sets Parameters for Trial in Smartmatic Defamation Lawsuit
Smartmatic claims that Newsmax program hosts and guests made false and defamatory statements implying they participated in rigging the results of the 2020 election.
Prosecutors in Arizona’s Fake Electors Case Dispute Allegations of Political Motive
Defense attorneys argued this week that the state's attorney general has used the indictment to silence their clients’ constitutionally protected speech about the 2020 election.
‘J6 Praying Grandma’ Avoids Prison Time and Gets 6 Months Home Confinement in Capitol Riot Case
Her attorneys noted that she did not participate in any violence or destruction of property at the Capitol, and accused prosecutors of trying to stifle her free speech.
Appeals Court Upholds Donald Trump’s Gag Order as He Again Presses Judge to Exit Hush Money Case
The court rejected Trump's lawyer's filing which called the restrictions an “unconstitutional, election-interfering” restraint on his free speech while he seeks to retake the White House.
Two Former FBI Officials Settle Lawsuits With Justice Department Over Leaked Text Messages
One former official also sued the department over his termination, alleging that the FBI caved to “unrelenting pressure” from Trump when it fired him and that his First Amendment rights were violated.
Protesters Rally Peacefully at Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
The atmosphere was festive, with music playing over loud speakers and vendors selling T-shirts and buttons supporting both Republicans and Democrats.
City Fine for Profane Yard Sign About Biden and Trump Was Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
U.S. District Judge Mark Norris in Memphis ruled that Pereira’s political sign is not obscene, and the city cannot lawfully regulate people’s points of view.
GOP Convention Protests to Continue Despite Shooting at Trump Rally, Activists Say
The Coalition to March on the RNC planned to protest for access to abortion rights, for immigrant rights, and against the war in Gaza among other issues.