First Amendment
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Declines to Hear 'Let's Go Brandon' School Shirt Case
Oct 6, 2026
The Supreme Court declined to review a Michigan school district's ban on 'Let's Go Brandon' shirts, leaving lower court rulings on student speech intact.
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Courts & LawUniversity of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment
Sep 29, 2026
The University of Washington agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit after a professor was censored for a mock land acknowledgment in his syllabus.
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Courts & LawAlbuquerque Social Worker Sues Over School Gender Identity Policy
Sep 22, 2026
A New Mexico social worker is challenging a school district policy requiring staff to withhold students' gender identities from parents, citing constitutional rights.
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MediaCarnegie Mellon Professor Remains Employed After Controversial Social Media Posts
Sep 15, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University has placed Professor Uju Anya on voluntary leave after posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, sparking criticism and calls for action.
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Courts & LawChristian and GOP Student Clubs Denied Recognition at U.S. Colleges, Prompting Legal Battles
Sep 14, 2026
Public and private colleges face lawsuits and legal warnings after denying recognition to Christian and Republican student clubs, raising First Amendment concerns.
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The PrimerUnderstanding the 2020 U.S. Election Controversies and Legal Battles
Sep 6, 2026
An in-depth explainer on the 2020 U.S. presidential election, covering key legal challenges, investigations, and the impact on electoral integrity.
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The PrimerThe Voting Rights Act: Judicial Battles Over Race and Redistricting
Sep 5, 2026
Explore the complex legal landscape of the Voting Rights Act, its impact on racial gerrymandering, and ongoing Supreme Court decisions shaping American elections.
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Courts & LawNew York Times Loses Defamation Suit, Renewing Debate Over 'Actual Malice' Standard
Aug 25, 2026
A federal jury awarded over $9 million to Kai Spears in a libel case against The New York Times, intensifying scrutiny of the Supreme Court’s defamation doctrine.
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Courts & LawNebraska Families Sue State Over Public School Funding Limits
Aug 13, 2026
Two Lincoln families allege Nebraska's education funding system violates their First Amendment rights by restricting free education benefits to public schools.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Hear Challenge Over Colorado Preschool LGBTQ Policy
Aug 12, 2026
The Supreme Court will review whether Colorado violated religious freedom by excluding a Catholic preschool from its universal program over LGBTQ admission rules.
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Courts & LawHouston Activist Sues School District After Removal From Board Meeting Over Book Reading
Aug 11, 2026
A Texas activist is suing Houston ISD after being removed from a school board meeting for reading explicit content from a library book, raising First Amendment.
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Courts & LawDon Lemon Seeks to Overturn FACE Act Protections for Churches
Aug 11, 2026
Don Lemon has filed a motion to dismiss charges under the FACE Act’s church protections, raising questions about the law’s future scope and legal durability.
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Courts & LawMichigan Agrees to End Enforcement of Talk Therapy Ban After Supreme Court Ruling
Jul 31, 2026
Michigan will stop enforcing its ban on talk therapy for minors with gender dysphoria, following a Supreme Court decision and a federal court order.
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Courts & LawJohn Eastman Appeals Disbarment to Supreme Court, Citing Free Speech Rights
Jul 20, 2026
Former Trump attorney John Eastman is asking the Supreme Court to review his California disbarment, arguing it threatens lawyers' First Amendment rights.
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OpinionReligious Liberty Commission Issues Draft Report, Urges Policy Changes
Jul 11, 2026
A federal commission's draft report recommends new protections for religious liberty, as debates intensify over faith's role in public life and government policy.
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The PrimerFree Speech Battles: Navigating Rights and Censorship in Modern Society
Jun 30, 2026
Explore the complex landscape of free speech in contemporary democracies, balancing constitutional rights against censorship pressures and political conflicts.
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Courts & LawSEC's Surveillance Program Faces Constitutional Scrutiny
Jun 8, 2026
The SEC's Consolidated Audit Trail is under fire for potentially violating First Amendment rights, raising concerns over investor privacy and government overreach.
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Courts & LawAlex Berenson Settles Lawsuit with Federal Government Over Free Speech Claims
May 18, 2026
Independent journalist Alex Berenson settles a lawsuit against the federal government for $150,000, claiming First Amendment violations related to his Twitter ban.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court Rules in Favor of Pro-Life Center's Donor Privacy
Apr 29, 2026
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that a New Jersey pro-life center can challenge a subpoena demanding donor information, citing First Amendment protections.
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Courts & LawThe Federalist Reaches Settlement with State Department Over Free Speech Concerns
Apr 1, 2026
The Federalist secures a settlement with the State Department to protect free speech rights after litigation over censorship practices.
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Courts & LawSettlement Limits Government's Role in Social Media Content Moderation
Mar 25, 2026
A settlement in Missouri v. Biden restricts government agencies from pressuring social media platforms to censor speech, raising First Amendment concerns.
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Courts & LawTexas Fire Chaplain Settles for $78,000 After Dismissal Over Blog Post
Mar 2, 2026
A Texas fire chaplain has reached a $78,000 settlement after being fired for comments on transgender participation in women's sports, raising First Amendment.
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Courts & LawFederal Judge Blocks Hawaii Law Censoring Political Satire
Feb 2, 2026
A federal judge has ruled Hawaii's law restricting political satire unconstitutional, emphasizing First Amendment protections for free speech.
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Courts & LawDon Lemon Indicted for Involvement in Church Disruption
Jan 30, 2026
Former CNN host Don Lemon was indicted by a grand jury for his role in a disruption at a Minnesota church, raising First Amendment concerns.
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MediaDon Lemon Faces Backlash After Church Disruption with Activists
Jan 19, 2026
Don Lemon's involvement in a church disruption by anti-ICE activists raises questions about journalistic integrity and media bias.
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Courts & Law9th Circuit Rules in Favor of Professor's Free Speech on Land Acknowledgments
Dec 19, 2025
The 9th Circuit Court ruled that the University of Washington violated a professor's First Amendment rights by punishing him for mocking land acknowledgments.
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Courts & LawWisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Tax Exemption for Catholic Charity
Dec 16, 2025
The Wisconsin Supreme Court affirmed a tax exemption for Catholic Charities, rejecting the attorney general's attempt to defy a U.S. Supreme Court ruling.
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MediaConcerns Rise Over Political Censorship Tactics in the U.S. and U.K.
Dec 4, 2025
A recent report has raised alarms about potential censorship tactics being employed by political activists in the U.K. and their implications for free speech in the United States.
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Courts & LawPro-Life Center Takes Its Fight Against Dem Lawfare To SCOTUS
Nov 21, 2025
A pro-life pregnancy center is preparing to challenge New Jersey Democrats’ legal actions at the U.S. Supreme Court next month. First Choice Women’s Resource.
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PoliticsWisconsin Supreme Court to Decide on Tax Exemption for Catholic Charities Following SCOTUS Ruling
Oct 24, 2025
The June decision found that Wisconsin's denial of tax-exempt status to CCB violated its First Amendment rights, marking a significant victory for religious liberty advocates.
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EducationPublic Schools Can't Prohibit Prayer And Promote Witchcraft
Oct 22, 2025
A public high school in Orange County, Florida, faced backlash after airing a weekly "Witchy Wednesday" video series that included instructions on casting.
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Courts & LawSupreme Court to Review Free Speech Rights of Counselors in Colorado Case
Oct 10, 2025
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide whether the First Amendment protects the free speech rights of counselors in Colorado who provide therapy aligned with biological sex.
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MediaFederalist CEO Alleges Government Censorship During Senate Hearing
Oct 8, 2025
Sean Davis, CEO and co-founder of The Federalist, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on October 8, 2025, alleging that the U.S. government engaged.
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MediaGovernment Censorship of Americans Discussed in Senate Hearing
Oct 8, 2025
He alleged that these entities sought to suppress dissenting views, particularly regarding the COVID-19 response and the 2020 election.
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Courts & LawAlito Slams CO For Saying Therapists Can't Affirm Kids' Natural Sex
Oct 8, 2025
During the proceedings, Alito posed hypothetical scenarios that highlighted what he described as "viewpoint discrimination" (U.S. Supreme Court) inherent in the law.
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OpinionCalifornia's Vague 'Hate Speech' Bill Would Censor Conservatives
Oct 6, 2025
California lawmakers are advancing Senate Bill 771 (SB-771), which aims to combat "hate" on social media. Critics argue that the bill poses a threat to free.
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OpinionMake 'Protesters' Paid By Foreign Groups Register Like Foreign Agents
Sep 26, 2025
In recent discussions surrounding the regulation of protests, a proposal has emerged suggesting that individuals who are paid by foreign groups to participate.
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MediaDemocrats Are Lying About Protecting Kimmel Over 'Free Speech'
Sep 25, 2025
Kimmel, who has been a prominent supporter of the Democratic Party, faced backlash from various ABC affiliates that opted not to air his program after the incident.
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OpinionSen. Whitehouse Raises Concerns Over Free Speech Amid Political Tensions
Sep 24, 2025
This discussion arose during the confirmation hearing for Seventh Circuit nominee Rebecca Taibleson on September 17, 2025.
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Courts & LawVoter Intimidation Case Highlights Concerns Over Political Violence
Sep 11, 2025
Charlie Kirk, a prominent conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot on a Utah college campus while promoting free speech.
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Courts & LawJudge Blocks Trump Administration's Funding Freeze on Harvard University
Sep 4, 2025
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze nearly $2.2 billion in federal funding to Harvard University, ruling that the action.
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OpinionU.K. Arrest of Comedian Sparks Debate on Free Speech
Sep 3, 2025
Graham Linehan, an Irish comedian known for creating popular sitcoms such as "Father Ted" and "The I.T. Crowd," was arrested at Heathrow Airport by five police.