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.

Georgia Senate Considers Controls on School Libraries and Criminal Charges for Librarians

Opponents said it’s important for students to be able to explore their interests and that the bill could violate students’ First Amendment rights.

After Setbacks, Bill To Define Antisemitism in State Law Is Advancing in Georgia

Sponsors say it would help prosecutors identify hate crimes targeting Jewish people, but some critics warn it would limit free speech, especially in criticizing the actions of Israel.

Rudy Giuliani Files for Bankruptcy Days After $148 Million Defamation Order

Declaring bankruptcy likely will not erase the millions he was ordered to pay for making false statements about the election workers in Georgia.

Rudy Giuliani Ordered to Pay $148 Million in Damages to Georgia Election Workers

Giuliani had already been found liable in the case and he had conceded in court documents that he falsely accused the two former Georgia election workers of fraud.

Trump Attorney Says Trial During Presidential Campaign Would Be ‘Election Interference’

Prosecutors estimated it would take them four months to present their case, which would mean the trial would be underway during the final months of the campaign.

Lawyer Says He Released Videos in Georgia’s 2020 Election Interference Case

The videos were part of evidence, known as discovery, that had been provided to all of the defendants and their attorneys. But they were not publicly available.