Louisiana Law That Could Limit Filming of Police Hampers Key Tool for Racial Justice, Attorneys Say

Critics have said the law — signed this week by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry — could hinder the public’s ability to film officers. 

DeSantis Narrows Focus of Florida Book Challenge Law, Blaming Liberal Activist

PEN America issued a report saying Florida is responsible for 72% of the books that have been pulled from the nation’s schools in the first half of the current school year.

Settlement Reached in Lawsuit Between Disney and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Allies

It ends litigation sparked by DeSantis’ takeover of the district from Disney supporters following the company’s opposition to Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” law.

Florida’s DeSantis Signs One of the Country’s Most Restrictive Social Media Bans for Minors

The bill will ban social media accounts for children under 14 and require parental permission for 15- and 16-year-olds -- if it withstands expected legal challenges.

Settlement Clarifies What’s Legal Under Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law

Florida’s 2022 law was created to push back against what conservatives characterize as efforts to indoctrinate kids to a liberal ideology.

Court: Florida’s ‘Stop WOKE’ Law Restricting Diversity Training Is Unconstitutional

The 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a federal judge’s ruling that the act violates the First Amendment as it applies to businesses and is impermissibly vague.

Florida Lawmakers Pass Ban on Social Media for Kids Under 16 Despite Concerns

Opponents say the law blatantly violates the First Amendment and that it should be left to parents, not the government, to monitor children’s social media use.

Disney Appeals Dismissal of Free Speech Lawsuit as DeSantis Says ‘Move On’

Disney's notice of appeal says that the dismissal of its lawsuit sets a dangerous precedent and gives states the tool to weaponize viewpoint discrimination.