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Justices side with Trump in fight tied to speech curbs on immigration judges
The U.S. Supreme Court reversed the 4th Circuit in a free-speech dispute involving federal immigration judges and Trump administration policy.
Prosecution of ex-FBI chief Comey over seashell post is flawed, experts say
Legal experts say the prosecution of former FBI director James Comey over a seashell Instagram post is flawed and likely to be dismissed on free speech grounds.
National groups back Kansas burger restaurant as mural lawsuit continues
Cozy Inn receives national backing in its First Amendment lawsuit against Salina, Kansas, over a mural ban in the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Colorado’s ban on LGBT ‘conversion’ talk therapy
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado's law banning conversion talk therapy for LGBT minors, citing First Amendment free speech protections.
Judge blocks detention of UK activist over Trump entry ban
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from detaining British anti-disinformation activist Imran Ahmed amid free speech and deportation claims.
Supreme Court lets Texas library book removals stand
The Supreme Court refused to hear a Texas book removal case, leaving a ruling that allows local officials to pull titles from public libraries without violating free speech.
Court revives defamation suit over student’s grade scandal
The Minnesota Court of Appeals revived a defamation suit by a former student accused of cheating, finding factual disputes over a principal’s motive.
Court: Facebook posts about law firm not defamatory
The 6th Circuit ruled that Flint council members’ Facebook posts criticizing a local law firm were opinions, not defamatory statements under Michigan law.
Fired student newspaper adviser claims free speech violation in federal lawsuit
Indiana University student newspaper adviser Jim Rodenbush sues, claiming his firing for refusing to censor content violated his free speech rights.
Supreme Court seems skeptical about ‘conversion therapy’ bans
The Supreme Court signals support for a Christian counselor challenging Colorado’s ban on LGBTQ+ conversion therapy as a First Amendment violation.
Dental patient loses bid to dismiss Google review suit
A Minnesota woman lost her bid to dismiss a defamation suit over negative Google reviews of her dentist. Appeals court says her speech wasn’t of public concern.
Judge strikes down Trump guidance against education diversity programs
Federal judge rules Education Department violated law with memos targeting diversity, equity and inclusion in schools and universities.
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