Muslim Rights Group Sues Florida Gov. DeSantis Over ‘Foreign Terrorist’ Label

The suit asked a federal judge in Tallahassee to declare DeSantis’ order unlawful and unconstitutional and prevent it from being enforced.

Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion, Accusing It of Defamation Over Editing of President’s Jan. 6 Speech

The lawsuit, filed in a Florida court, seeks $5 billion in damages for defamation and $5 billion for unfair trade practices.

Florida Governor Declares Muslim Civil Rights Group a Terrorist Organization

The directive against the Council on American-Islamic Relations comes in an executive order DeSantis posted on the social media site X.

What To Know About How Florida Will Teach McCarthyism and the Cold War

The new teaching benchmarks, which were prompted by a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2024, have alarmed some educators and experts on McCarthyism.

Appeals Court Upholds Florida Law Barring Noncitizens From Gathering Voter Petitions

The law sets new limits on how many petitions Florida voters can collect in their effort to get a constitutional amendment on the state’s ballot.

First Hearing Held on Detainees’ Legal Rights at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ After Judge Orders Wind Down

A separate case, which could impact the lawsuit, claims detainees have been denied the right to meet with their attorneys privately in violation of the First Amendment.

Florida Cities Race To Save Rainbow Crosswalks as the State’s Deadlines for Removal Loom

Critics say it’s the latest attack on the LGBTQ+ community by the DeSantis administration and Republican-controlled Legislature.

Hulk Hogan’s Sex Tape Lawsuit Had a Lasting Effect on Cases Involving Celebrity Privacy

The 2016 civil trial pitted the First Amendment against the privacy rights of celebrities and ended with a jury awarding Hogan $140 million in his lawsuit against Gawker Media.