First Amendment
SCOTUS Seems to Side With Group Suing Boston for Not Flying Christian Flag
Justices on both the left and right seemed to favor Harold Shurtleff, a conservative activist and director of Camp Constitution.
Judge Prevents New York Times from Publishing Project Veritas Documents
"This ruling should raise alarms not just for advocates of press freedoms but for anyone concerned about the dangers of government overreach," the NYT's publisher said.
Michael Cohen Says He 'Will Never Stop' After Suing Donald Trump
The former lawyer for the ex-president claims Trump had retaliated against him for writing a memoir about the White House.
SCOTUS: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers' Exclusion of Conservative Press is Legal
The court upheld the ruling that the John K. MacIver Institute for Public Policy was denied access to briefings due to its improper news-collecting operation.
Border Agency Accused of Tracking Reporters with Tech Meant for Terrorists
The CBP's Counter Network Division allegedly carried out the practice to "vet" whether individuals the agency intended work with were "reputable reporters."
Alito Asks if Maine Schools Teaching CRT Would Be Excluded From Funds
Justice Alito's remarks come as the Supreme Court battles a growing public opinion that rulings are politicized and the bench's conservative majority will win.
FBI Confirms Seizing Phones, Other Devices From Project Veritas Members
The FBI seized items for an investigation into how Project Veritas received a diary that allegedly belonged to President Joe Biden's daughter, Ashley.
Air Force Vet Charged With Threatening Connecticut Gov Over COVID Rumors
Jonathan Wright was charged with second-degree threatening after tweeting an alleged death threat to Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont.
Legislator Censured for Naming Woman Who Claims She Was Raped by Legislator
"I would not have done anything differently. I think my intent was pure," Idaho state Representative Priscilla Giddings said.
Did the Biden Administration Retreat on Religious Liberty to Spite Trump?
The reason for the Justice Department's total about-face in a critical religious liberty case is unclear.
Teachers Sue School After Being Barred From Testifying Over FL Voting Law
In a reversal Friday, the University of Florida announced that it would allow the professors to provide testimony as long as they did so on their own time and without using school resources.
Texas Delays 2 Executions After Inmates Claim Religious Rights Violated
In all, six scheduled executions in the state have been delayed this year due to religious freedom claims.
Donald Trump Jr Says Truth Social Will 'Cancel Cancel Culture'
The son of ex-president Donald Trump told Fox News the new social media app will launch in the first quarter of 2022.
First Amendment Lawsuit Over YouTube Removing QAnon Videos Dismissed
The plaintiffs also argued that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which allows tech companies to moderate content, was "bonkers."
45 Percent of Americans Say Government is Good at Defending Speech Freedom
The 45 percent who approve continues a fall from 59 percent in 2015 and 71 percent in 2011; 32 percent of Americans believe the government is doing a poor job.
Controversial 'White Pride Radio' Sign to Remain Up
"I feel like it brings more of a negative impact to Harrison," a local resident of the Arkansas city said.
Web Designer to Appeal Court's Ruling Over Same-Sex Website Creation
In a 2-1 decision, the Court said Colorado can force Lorie Smith to design and publish websites promoting messages that go against her religious beliefs.
The Misguided Argument Against Bans on Teaching Critical Race Theory
A recent New York Times op-ed misses the mark.
Alan Dershowitz Mocked for Calling Trump Lawsuit 'First Amendment Case'
Democratic Representative Ted Lieu joked that he would sue Fox News based on Dershowitz' interpretation of the lawsuit.
The Surprising Future of Free Exercise of Religion at the Supreme Court
The near future of free exercise litigation will be a new world of strict scrutiny. Litigators will be looking for the loopholes in this new regime.
Supreme Court Ruling Helps Ensure Schools Respect Free Speech
With this decision from the Supreme Court, we can all hope that our public schools will make the right choice and respect their students' free speech rights.
SCOTUS Rules School Violated Cheerleader's Rights With Suspension Over Post
The Supreme Court ruled that high school cheerleader Brandi Levy's First Amendment rights were violated.
Pastor Says Respond to Social Media 'Censorship' With '2nd Amendment Right'
"When it comes to our church—and what we need to say and remaining open—that when they impede upon our First Amendment right, we'll meet them at the door of the tent with our Second Amendment right," Locke said.
Biden Justice Dept. May Be More Threatening than Trump's, WaPo CEO Says
"Anything less would be simply, simply wrong," Fred Ryan wrote, using Biden's own words against his Justice Department.
DOJ Ends Practice of Obtaining Reporters' Records: 'Values a Free Press'
The U.S. Department of Justice announced Saturday it will cease its longtime controversial practice of secretly obtaining journalists' records during leak investigations.
How Prince Harry's First Amendment Comments Left Red America 'Raging Mad'
Prince Harry started a "reckless war" with Conservative America by describing the First Amendment as "bonkers," experts say.
Ted Cruz Corrects Himself Over First Amendment Tablet Jack-Hammer Claims
Senator Ted Cruz tweeted that the large tablet had recently been "jack-hammered" off the side of the closed Newseum building.
Pasadena Church Prevails in Lawsuit Against Newsom Over Restrictions
A California District Court entered an order this week approving Liberty Counsel's settlement of a lawsuit on behalf of Pasadena's Harvest Rock Church and Harvest International Ministry against California Governor Gavin Newsom and his COVID-19 restrictions.
Donald Trump Jr. Blasts Prince Harry's First Amendment Comments
Conservative figures have previously hit out against Prince Harry and Meghan Markle over comments they made in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.
Prince Harry Criticized by Sean Hannity Over 'Sacred' First Amendment
Sean Hannity denounced Prince Harry for calling the First Amendment "bonkers," saying: "This is the same First Amendment that allowed you and your wife to trash your own family."