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.
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.”
Giuliani Disbarred in NY as Court Finds He Repeatedly Lied About Trump’s Election Loss
The order states that Giuliani, who had already had his New York law license suspended for false statements, must “desist and refrain from practicing law in any form."
Supreme Court Rules Ex-Presidents Have Some Immunity From Prosecution
In a historic 6-3 ruling, the justices said for the first time that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts.
Court To Decide If Seattle Officers Who Attended Jan. 6 Rally Can Remain Anonymous
The officers say revealing their names would violate their privacy, but others argue their attendance at a widely covered public demonstration was not a private activity.