First Amendment

South Bay heckler who spewed vulgarities at women is protected by 1st Amendment, police say
Man filming vulgar rants in beach cities held for mental health evaluation


OnlyFans founder submits late-stage bid to buy TikTok, partnering with crypto foundation
Zoop, Hbar bid for TikTok amid US ban threat; Amazon joins race


Federal judge rules Pa. ballot dating rule violates constitutional right to political expression
Judge rules PA mail-in ballot date rule violates free expression rights

Indiana considers ban on all marijuana advertising — not just billboards
Indiana moves to ban all marijuana advertising statewide

Marco Rubio’s mission to root out students “making a ruckus” causes collateral damage
Student's visa revoked after op-ed sparks First Amendment concerns.


Judicial rulings block Kari Lake's drive to shutter Voice of America
Judges block Kari Lake's bid to dismantle US international broadcasters amid legal battles


Satanic Grotto leader arrested over scuffle after hundreds rally at Kansas Statehouse
Satanists clash with Christians at Kansas Statehouse over Black Mass event.

Judge blocks Trump executive order targeting law firm tied to Mueller probe
Judge halts Trump's order against firms tied to Mueller probe, citing First Amendment concerns


Voice of America wins in court, for now, as judge blocks Trump administration from firing staff
Judge halts Trump admin's bid to dismantle Voice of America, citing free press concerns

‘Tesla Takedown’ protesters are planning a global day of action on March 29, and things might get ugly
Global Tesla protests escalate: Musk, Trump label them 'domestic terrorism'


Hawley presses FBI to probe alleged Biden-era targeting of Christians
Sen. Hawley urges FBI probe into alleged anti-Christian actions under Biden era


Columbia student protester sues Trump to stop deportation
Columbia student sues Trump admin over deportation for pro-Palestinian protest role


Trump administration claims Mahmoud Khalil misrepresented green card application info
Palestinian activist Khalil faces deportation over alleged visa fraud


Americans aren't waiting for the Democratic Party to take on Trump
Nationwide protests surge as Americans resist Trump-Musk policies, demand democracy.


Tulsi Gabbard’s new anti-leak hysteria is what she used to warn against
Gabbard targets leaks: Espionage Act twist raises First Amendment concerns


Imagine deportation: When Nixon tried to pull a Trump on John Lennon
Trump echoes Nixon in deporting activist Mahmoud Khalil over anti-war activities


Local police can soon charge $75/hour for body cam video. But will they? Here's what we found
Ohio police video fee law prompts policy review amid First Amendment concerns


Judge Blocks Trump Administration From Deporting Georgetown University Researcher—For Now
Judge blocks deportation of Georgetown researcher tied to Hamas allegations


Conservative groups urge FCC to end ‘60 Minutes’ Harris interview probe — and get rejected
FCC urged to dismiss CBS complaint over Harris interview; review ongoing.


It’s absolutely legal to deport hate-monger Mahmoud Khalil
Columbia protest leader faces deportation, claims free speech violations
