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Georgia
Outside of the Fulton County Jail following the indictment of former U.S. President Trump

National Bail Fund Returns to Georgia After Judge Says Limits Were Arbitrary

The ACLU of Georgia argued the law “makes it illegal for people to exercise their First Amendment rights to help those who are detained solely because they are poor.”

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Georgia Republican Gov. Brian Kemp holds a campaign event in Ringgold, Georgia

Georgia Democrats Sue To Overturn Law Allowing Unlimited Campaign Cash

The lawsuit asks a judge to declare that a 2021 law is unconstitutional because it unfairly gives unlimited fundraising powers to some people but not others.

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International Transgender Day of Visibility rally and protest in Tucson

Conservative States Challenge Federal Rule on Treatment of Transgender Students

Several Republican state attorneys general are arguing that the new policies would hurt women and girls, trample free speech rights and create burdens for the states.

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In this June 26, 2021, file photo, former President Donald Trump looks on during his first post-presidency campaign rally in Wellington, Ohio. (Reuters/Shannon Stapleton)

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.

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Motion hearing regarding access to transcript and interview jurors, in Atlanta

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.

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books on shelves

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.

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Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia

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.

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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani departs defamation lawsuit at the District Courthouse in Washington

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.

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