More Than 20 Democratic-Led States Sue Trump Administration Over Planned Parenthood Funding Cuts
The states argue the legislation retaliates against Planned Parenthood for advocating for abortion access, violating the free speech clause of the First Amendment.
Judge Issues Temporary Injunction Against Trump Administration Cancellation of Humanities Grants
The lawsuit was among several filed by humanities groups and historical, research and library associations to try to stop funding cuts and the dissolution of federal agencies and organizations.
Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ Is Canceled by CBS and Will End in May 2026
Democratic U.S. Sen. Adam Schiff of California said on X that “if Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.”
Death Threats Over Texas Flooding Cartoon Force Museum Journalism Event To Be Postponed
An online fury erupted this week over an editorial cartoon in The Buffalo News showing a man in a MAGA cap being swept away by the Texas floodwaters.
Musk’s X Sues New York Over Requirement To Show How Social Media Platforms Handle Problematic Posts
X maintains that the measure impinges on free speech rights and on a 1996 federal law that, among other things, lets internet platforms moderate posts as they see fit.
New York’s Governor Orders College To Remove Palestinian Studies Job Listing
Campus free speech advocates criticized Gov. Hochul’s intervention, saying the move hurts academic freedom and politicizes hiring at public universities.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Sues NBC Over New Documentary as He Awaits Trafficking Trial
The lawsuit says the documentary included statements that NBC Universal either knew were false or published with reckless disregard for the truth.
Appeals Court Upholds Donald Trump’s Gag Order as He Again Presses Judge to Exit Hush Money Case
The court rejected Trump's lawyer's filing which called the restrictions an “unconstitutional, election-interfering” restraint on his free speech while he seeks to retake the White House.