Cameras in Courtrooms Stir Debate From Baby Lindbergh Kidnapping to OJ and Charlie Kirk’s Killing
Whether cameras should be allowed has spurred perpetual disagreement between transparency advocates and defense attorneys eager to shield clients from ignominious publicity that could tilt a jury against them.
The Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Appears in Court for 1st Time as a Judge Weighs Media Access
A coalition of national and local news organizations, including The Associated Press, is fighting to preserve media access in the case.
Conservative Activist Charlie Kirk Assassinated at Utah University
The assassination drew bipartisan condemnation, but a national reckoning over ways to prevent political grievances from manifesting as deadly violence seemed elusive.
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Utah Social Media Law Aimed at Protecting Children
The judge wrote that the state has not articulated a compelling state interest in violating the First Amendment rights of the social media companies.
Utah Bans 13 Books at Schools, Including Popular “A Court of Thorns and Roses” Series, Under New Law
Utah’s actions come amid a renewed push in recent years to ban more books by conservatives around the country despite concerns from free speech advocates and some educators and parents.
Utah Legislature To Revise Social Media Limits for Youth as It Navigates Multiple Lawsuits
Two new laws require age verification for anyone in the state who wants to create a social media account, which critics say could compromise users' data security.
Federal Judge Rules Utah City Violated First Amendment by Denying Drag Show Permit
A Utah-based drag show group will be permitted to host an all-ages drag show at a public park in the city of St. George, a federal judge ruled June 16, stating the city discriminated against the group and its protected speech.
Utah Police Arrest Woman for Stomping on Pro-Police Flag
A Utah Police officer is charging a 19-year-old woman with a hate crime for “stomping on a ‘Back the Blue’ sign” while “smirking in an intimidating manner,” The Salt Lake Tribune reported on July 9th. The woman could face up to a year in prison or a fine of up to $2,500 for allegedly destroying stolen property “in a manner to attempt to intimidate law enforcement.”