Trump Cites First Amendment to Contest Charges in Georgia Election Interference Case

A lawyer for the former president argued that the indictment should be dismissed as it seeks to criminalize political speech and advocacy the First Amendment protects.

Judge Forges Ahead With Pretrial Motions in Georgia Election Interference Case

In a filing challenging the indictment, Trump's lawyers argued the charges against him seek to criminalize political speech and advocacy conduct that the First Amendment.

Donald Trump Assails Judge After Gag Order in New York Hush-Money Criminal Case

The judge long resisted imposing a gag order on Trump, but as the trial nears, he said his obligation to ensuring the integrity of the case outweighs First Amendment concerns.

Gag Order Bars Trump From Commenting on Key Figures in Hush Money Case

The judge cited the former president’s prior comments about him and others in the case in granting a prosecution request for what it termed a “narrowly tailored” order.

Trump’s Lawyers Fight DA’s Request for a Gag Order in His Hush-Money Criminal Case

Trump’s lawyers warned Monday that the gag order would amount to unconstitutional and unlawful prior restraint on the former president’s free speech rights.

Supreme Court Restores Trump to Ballot, Rejecting State Attempts to Ban Him Over Capitol Attack

The outcome ends efforts in Colorado, Illinois, Maine and elsewhere to kick Trump, the front-runner for his party’s nomination, off the ballot because of his actions on Jan. 6, 2021.

Judge Orders Trump off Illinois Primary Ballot But Puts Ruling on Hold

The case is one of dozens of lawsuits filed to remove Trump from the ballot, arguing he is ineligible due to a rarely used clause in the 14th Amendment.

Manhattan DA Asks Judge for a Gag Order in Trump’s Hush-Money Case Ahead of Trial

The Manhattan district attorney’s office cited Trump's “long history of making public and inflammatory remarks” about people involved in his legal cases.