Judge Blocks Texas From Collecting Info on Trans Kids Receiving Gender-Affirming Care
The judge said in an order that providing the information would harm the group and its members in several ways, including violating their right of free speech.
Supreme Court Wrestles With GOP-Led States’ Efforts To Regulate Social Media Platforms
In nearly four hours of arguments, several justices questioned aspects of laws adopted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas.
Divided Federal Appeals Court Won’t Revive Texas Journalist’s Lawsuit Over 2017 Arrest
The online citizen journalist said she was wrongfully arrested for seeking and obtaining nonpublic information from police in a case that drew attention from national media.
Court Upholds Block on Texas Law Requiring Sexual Content Ratings For School Books
The court said opponents are likely to win their legal challenge to the law aimed at keeping material deemed “sexually explicit” off school library shelves.
Federal Judge Upholds Texas’ TikTok Ban on State-Owned Devices
The lawsuit argued the ban on official devices – which extends to public universities – was impeding academic freedom and compromising their ability to do research.
Supreme Court to Decide Whether State Laws Limiting Social Platforms Violate Constitution
The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether state laws that seek to regulate Facebook, TikTok, X and other social media platforms violate the Constitution.
Fifth Circuit to Decide if Texas Citizen Journalist’s Arrest Violated the First Amendment
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard arguments en banc Jan. 25 in the case of a Texas citizen journalist who was arrested for asking a police officer a question.
Alex Jones Files for Personal Bankruptcy, Owes $1.5 Billion in Sandy Hook Trial Damages
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones filed for personal bankruptcy Dec. 2, citing the $1.5 billion in damages he owes to nine families who lost their children in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.